Letter to Senator About Smoking Ban

Dale Schultz Senator 17th Senate District Room 122 South State Capitol P. O. Box 7882 Madison, WI 53707-7882 safe Mr. Schultz, My name is Juan Jimenez, I go for been a citizen and active voter of Wisconsin for everywhere 8 years no(prenominal), and while I may not check into with some of the states past decisions, I do commend the job you and your colleagues have done. That being said, I am writing in regards to the public green goddess ban that the state legislation committee is currently considering. I, and many others same me, do not support this proposed b sick(p) and I will see to it you why.I do agree that a smoking ban is sound in some places. Between the age of most students and the declined health of hospital patients, it makes sense to ban smoking in the areas of schools and hospitals. I will excessively agree that smoking in a restaurant is something most everyone looks ill upon. Now bars, on the other hand, are a different story. match to valuepolicycenter. or g, Wisconsin collects over 50 million dollars annually in alcohol evaluate revenues. Many of the bars that those taxes come from have a majority of patrons who lie with smoking while they relax and have a drink.If they are no longer allowed to smoke in their local bar, they may just collar home, which results in lost income for local businesses, as well as, lost tax revenue for the state. As far as banning smoking in front of public building entrances, I agree due to the item that people have to enter and exit through there. However, parking a good deal and parking garages offer a wide area of outdoor publicise and space. Its not inconceivable that one who doesnt want to peck smoke would quite easily be able to avoid such encounters. Having a mandatory smoking area a set blank from entrances makes sense. 1000 feet away, however, is an xtremely ridiculous proposal. Ultimately, this is about the freedom of choice and ones right to behave that freedom. If smoking in public ca n be reasonably regulated, wherefore non-smokers and smokers would be able to enjoy the same rights of choice. You, Mr. Schultz, as an elected official, must(prenominal) look out for all of your constituents freedoms. This current organization has far more important matters to focus time and energy toward, uniform our economy and the massive overspending that has become commonplace. I would like to see you induce action against such frivolous rule making and vote no. Thank you for your support. Sincerely,