tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20947972.post3598658386822180005..comments2023-08-11T10:44:15.397-05:00Comments on BRASS League: No More Nanny StateOther Sidehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06475658453374184885noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20947972.post-71478919276139505222007-08-28T21:37:00.000-05:002007-08-28T21:37:00.000-05:00Interesting that the term "nanny state" implied ex...Interesting that the term "nanny state" implied exactly the opposite to me. Nannies lay down rules to protect children, because they aren't mature and responsible enough to take care of themselves. Isn't the process of creating all these rules just saying, "We the people aren't mature and responsible, but the state will decide how you should behave."?<BR/><BR/>I am not a smoker and over the years had wished that someone would see a market for a non-smoking club; however, it never seemed to happen. In Seattle (or maybe the entire King County) they passed a law banning smoking in any business and within several meters of doorways. I am opposed to such legislation because it takes freedom away from the business owners. If someone wants to run a corner bar where folks hang out and smoke heavily, that should be their choice. As a consumer, I would probably choose not to frequent that bar. If most potential customers choose not to go, then the (perceived) problem will rectify itself.<BR/><BR/>In Montreal, all businesses must have signs in French. Other languages are OK, but only if the equivalent French sign also exists. Again, a law that takes away choice merely to protect a dieing language. If I want to open an authentic Japanese restaurant and have all signs and menus in Japanese, shouldn't that be my choice? If I can't attract customers, then I have a problem which is self-correcting. The fact is that every person I ever met in Montreal (other than the city employees) spoke English fluently and without hesitation.<BR/><BR/>All of these regulations telling us how we must take care of ourselves is really like having a nanny, but worse; a nanny tries to raise us up to a point where we make our own decisions. These regulations are moving us in the opposite direction.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20947972.post-39224093494805398952007-08-27T01:07:00.000-05:002007-08-27T01:07:00.000-05:00Your post inspired this 4-Block!Your post inspired this <A HREF="http://www.fourblockworld.com/2007/08/religion-by-the.html" REL="nofollow">4-Block!</A>Tom McMahonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02999772646133246504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20947972.post-13809916892960814752007-08-22T13:19:00.000-05:002007-08-22T13:19:00.000-05:00Scott Walker, my hero? Good grief.Daddio, come on...Scott Walker, my hero? Good grief.<BR/><BR/>Daddio, come on, go ahead and name these practices. Don't be shy.<BR/><BR/>Bill, we already legislate drinking too much. Would you have those laws repealed?<BR/><BR/>Just as drunk drivers do not have the right to interfere with my health and well-being, nor should smokers. This has nothing to do with other rights such as speech, etc., and I can't imagine fantasy baseball to be at risk.Other Sidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06475658453374184885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20947972.post-57178113183879498392007-08-22T10:45:00.000-05:002007-08-22T10:45:00.000-05:00I've always wondered, where does it stop. After yo...I've always wondered, where does it stop. After you've put smokers out, where do you go next? What buisiness to you target next? I personally don't sit in smoking in a restaurant unless that's where everyone wants to sit. On the rare occasion that I venture into a bar, I'll have a smoke with a beer. I don't drink a lot and drive, though. If I want more than one or two, I have them at home. Again, though. What do you go after next? Sooner or later, they'll get to something you like.Billiamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15489132492383133253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20947972.post-32101783591002726142007-08-22T08:30:00.000-05:002007-08-22T08:30:00.000-05:00Well, if you want to regulate behavior which is da...Well, if you want to regulate behavior which is dangerous, then there are a lot of sexual practices which will have to be, ah, ...prohibited.<BR/><BR/>I suspect that at our age, we won't really care...but I can tell you that certain segments of society will be in full-screech.Dad29https://www.blogger.com/profile/08554276286736923821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20947972.post-41204740925309114642007-08-21T21:55:00.000-05:002007-08-21T21:55:00.000-05:00Interesting post, given today's announcement from ...Interesting post, given today's announcement from Scott Walker.<BR/><BR/>As a smoker, I understand what you are saying, and agree with it, to an extent. I also try to be considerate of those that don't smoke, and try to keep my smoking away from them. <BR/><BR/>Many cities in this state already ban smoking in their restaurants. My wife (also a smoker) and I are often in Oshkosh and Stevens Point which have the smoking ban, and don't miss smoking in the restaurant, nor does it seem to have hurt their businesses.<BR/><BR/>My question would be, what about certain areas, that have closed off, separated smoking areas for those that wish to smoke?capperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08751967312821403092noreply@blogger.com