Sunday, October 26 2008
Across the country — Las Vegas and Atlantic City included — smoking bans have been put in place in casinos and, in Deadwood, new momentum is building for similar restrictions.
Patrons of the Deadwood aren’t pleased with the pressure to go smoke free and neither are casino owners. Patrons see it as an infringement of their rights; casino owners see a ban leading to lost gambling revenue.
Smoking in any public place – casinos included — should be discussed. Smoking is clearly a health concern for smokers and those around them. But to simply ban smoking, which is still a legal activity, shouldn’t be the only solution. A better solution is for both sides to meet at the table, discuss the pros and cons of different ideas, and reach an agreement based on manageable facts and not emotion-filled talking points.
Smoking Ban Not the Final Solution continues...
