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The council has decided against the ban and our private property rights remain intact. I am honestly stunned by this result because it is entirely thanks to your willingness to speak up. Please stay alert in case this issue comes back around in the future.

January 10, 2006

Do Not Pass Chicago Smoking Ban!!

Do Not Pass Chicago Smoking Ban!!

🏆 Won — 168 supporters Verified

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Started by Anonymous 21 years, 2 months ago
Dear Mayor Daley and Chicago City Council Members: Please do not allow Chicago to jump on the current bandwagon of smoking bans! These bans are in violation of our U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights. Private property rights and the right of a consenting adult to use a legal product in a private establishment are being ignored. Employees are not conscripted to work in smoking environments. That is the beauty of Free Choice and a Democratic Republic. Restaurants and bars are private property according to a US Supreme Court ruling in the early 1970

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Reached 100 supporters

November 1, 2005

6 Comments

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Sarah Chapman
21 years ago Featured

CHICAGO IS BECOMING A POLICE STATE. LET BUSINESS OWNERS DECIDE WHAT HAPPENS IN THEIR OWN PLACES. STOP TELLING US HOW TO LIVE.

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Kevin Tran
21 years ago Featured

THIS IS ABSOLUTELY UNFAIR TO SMALL BARS. THEY ARE GOING TO LOSE SO MUCH MONEY AND TAX REVENUE. LEAVE IT ALONE.

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Dave Holmes
21 years ago Featured

Whatever happened to freedom of choice? Government has way too much time on their hands.

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Jason Pearson
21 years ago Featured

Getting tired of the city bossing everyone around. Enough already.

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Mike Okonkwo
21 years ago Featured

Ridiculous. If you dont like the smoke stay out of the bar. Simple as that.

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Linda Russell
21 years ago Featured

My husband and I enjoy a cigarette with our drinks. Keep the government out of our personal lives.