I heard on the news the other day that the Rock Co. Board was meeting and they were going to discuss the land swap deal further. I checked the newspapers and...
I have been surprised that this Yahoo Board has not discussed the upcoming Smoking Ban. Here the City of Beloit is trying to essentially ban smoking in the...
I have never smoked and do not think I should EVER have to smell it. It is one of the most disgusting smelling things on this Earth. That means I would be in...
... I don't like it either and we shouldn't have to put up with it! However, this is not the answer. Why should we promote this intrusion of government into...
When I was living in Oregon, one of the nearby cities did the smoking ban law in all businesses, including bars. So when it came time to have a cig, they'd...
Well...being a parent of four, with one being an asthmatic son, I personally find it frustrating that our family is not able to go into restaurants even those...
Responses follow each of your points... ... a ... Interesting, but I do not fear what my, this, or any city can do after reading that. ... I would have...
According to the ordinance linked, smoking will be banned within 15 feet of any openings in a public building where smoking is prohibited, which includes...
Sam- No, you are NOT being discriminated against...I am a non-smoker and the rules apply to me or any other person, smoker or non-smoker, who smokes in banned...
... Ummmm... if you're a non-smoker why would you be smoking in the first place? To say you are not being discriminated against because you can't do something...
Sam- I have been reading/posting on this site for at least 4 years I believe...your answer to the first paragraph has to be the most unintelligible post I have...
... No need to get personal here.. geesh! ... That is YOUR definition of discrimination. Discrimination: "treatment or consideration of, or making a ...
Well, glad to see that you have looked for more studies to make you feel better about smoking around us. Here is the short of it...society, here in Beloit, no ...
I think you've admirably represented the mindset of the Anti-Smokers across this country. Everything has to be your way, or no way. You prey upon the emotions...
Sam- I will keep this simple as you seem to be unwilling to see the world as it is around you... "Excuse me? A business is a privately owned enterprise. YOU...
I would favor tobacco being wiped out completely. They could pass a law that if you were born after January 1, 1988, or pick a year, that you can never possess...
... a ... Arthur, I've never promoted anyone to "Start" smoking, or using tobacco products in any form. I do have a problem with certain methods employed in...
As I understand, it is the city council. We do not have a Democracy in this country. We have a Democratic Republic. We elect people to represent the majority,...
... so ... in ... I stand corrected and you're right it is a Democratic Republic. I also agree with those that don't vote can't complain what happens, if it's...
This is the most excitement I've seen in this group since I've joined. I actually enjoyed reading the debate it almost became an enjoyed past time, lol. But...
"And Polishldykiller if you're reading this and wish to continue the debate, I'll do so in private" Thought maybe I should clafify that statement... By private...
Now granted I'm usually one to keep my nose out of politics but this is one of the issues I see Beloit going way off the deep end on. This "smoking ban" sounds...
Chole brings up a good point about business owners choosing smoking or no smoking. If an enterprising businessman wants to capitalize on the need for a place...
... conclusive and ... grs44 you're right when you say that sometimes you just can't please anybody. In the above statement from the news report you quoted, ...
HELLO!!! I MISS THIS TOWN! IT WAS HERE WHERE I MOVED FROM CHICAGO TO TAKE A BREAK FROM ROOSEVELT UNIVERSITY, DOWNTOWN CHICAGO WHERE I MAJORED IN JAZZ...
CONCERTS AT THE CROSSROADS ON 4TH AND GRAND.1992-1993. HISTORIC LEGAENDARY BLUES MEN PERFORM IN BELOIT, MAKING CROSSROADS THE FIRST BLUES BAR/CLUB TO DO...
I don’t mean to sound stupid or condescending Johnny but I listened to Blues in Beloit before 1992. With all the capitals also this email sounds a bit ...
This occurred on Halloween of 1992 and was written in the newspaper at the time. If anyone has access to archives from that time, I would appreciate them...
From Channel300.com: "Rock County Board Rejects Land Swap Deal Vote Would Have Meant New Beloit Snappers Stadium POSTED: 10:38 pm CST December 14, 2006 BELOIT,...
