tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15063814.post115137797937075670..comments2024-02-02T10:06:07.966-05:00Comments on The Brew Lounge: The Brew Lounge Topic of the Week: Smoking Ban in Bars Round TwoBryan Kolesarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13063224838193829628noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15063814.post-1151464025764949582006-06-27T23:07:00.000-04:002006-06-27T23:07:00.000-04:00You asked "Why do we need a law to tell us that?" ...You asked "Why do we need a law to tell us that?" My answer to that would be that today's society, in general, is much too self-centered to actually care about the feelings of others. I remember growing up and being in the movies and on plane trips, when smoking was legal. Ever try politely asking a smoker to please put it out? The only reaction that I remember was a bad attitude and a lot ofAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15063814.post-1151453542336268002006-06-27T20:12:00.000-04:002006-06-27T20:12:00.000-04:00I would think that some of the newer bars would te...I would think that some of the newer bars would tend to try this. The older ones might be reluctant to make waves for fear of losing customers. They might be surprised at the outcome.<BR/><BR/>A law would also make a great scapegoat for the bars. They don't have to go against the public. They can blame it on the city government.Adamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08522250477305289784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15063814.post-1151452158455362072006-06-27T19:49:00.000-04:002006-06-27T19:49:00.000-04:00I love the idea: Smokeless nights. There've been ...I love the idea: Smokeless nights. There've been all kinds of promotions that cover all walks of life, why not smokeless nights. Think of the customers they'll attract that may have not otherwise visited their bar.<BR/><BR/>I also agree and wonder why more business owners/entrpreneurs haven't embraced the idea of opening completely smoke-free establishments....seems so simple. We all know Bryan Kolesarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13063224838193829628noreply@blogger.com