Thursday, August 4, 2011

San Marcos council snuffs out public smoking ban - San Marcos Local News

San Marcos council snuffs out public smoking ban - San Marcos Local News

Councilmembers who opposed putting the question to November voters expressed concerns about adequate voter turnout in an off-year election; the inability of non-resident business owners to vote on an issue that might affect their livelihoods; and the indefinite wording of the proposed non-binding ballot proposition, which would have stated simply: “Shall the San Marcos City Council be authorized to adopt an ordinance further restricting smoking in public places?”
But concerns about the government over-reach clearly fueled some detractors’ opposition.
“To be honest with you, I’m tired of the nanny state micromanaging people’s lives, telling them what they can smoke and where they can smoke it,” said councilmember Jude Prather said.

Just posted for the wow factor I think.

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