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Originally Posted by AChimp
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Like what, diners? How about bars? Restaurants? These places wanted and thrived off the money of smokers. Owners want there places to seem friendly to everybody, but places such as diners and bars have taken a hit from these laws. They were never going to willingly change...
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That's very true, but it's been proven time and time again that these "hits" that the businesses take from banning smoking are imaginary in the long run.
Sure, after the first week the smoking ban was introduced here, business was down in a lot of places because the smokers were having a tantrum and desperately trying to prove their point. After the second week, business was back to normal because non-smokers realized they can start going out again. The bars and clubs are full, and the casinos never lost a cent. |
That's nice to hear, but places (particularly diners) in new york are not reflecting that since having the "indoor clean air act" set in motion this previous summer. Coming from a certified 24 hr. diner geek, business has been stifled. Many of the diners in my area have had to change hours and cut back on staff, simply because the people just aren't coming. I used to believe all the "research" that proved no supposed hit to business, but I'm not so sure anymore...
Don't get me wrong, I suppose this will be better for people in the long run. This is just a situation where I think I'd rather see the small business owner get some discretion. I'm very torn on the issue....
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