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It's true that bars (especially live music bars), and by extension musicians, have been hurt by anti-smoking laws.
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I respectfully disagree, Jimbo.
Now that smoking is banned in bars, I think its a net positive.
1. Bars now attract a new non-smoking clientele. (And all the ex smokers)
2. They don't stink like a stale ashtray (yeah I know, I've made that point a million times, make it a million and one)
and bar staff are not dealing with the mess, tobacco encrusted furniture and clothing that is permanently stinky.
3. Added incentive for bar hopping smokers to quit and join the unhooked generation.
People used to go out to bars to drink, smoke, listen to live music, meet people, dance, and have a good time. It's not such a good time if they have to interrupt their fun to put on their coats and go stand out in the rain or snow to have a smoke.
How about just maybe think about quitting the filthy habit? Problem solved and your lungs and health will thank you.
Not to mention the cost savings. Here's an idea, after quitting, take that money you woulda spent on butts and buy bitcoin.
And let me be clear, anyone who chooses to smoke, should have that option, as long as they are not bothering anyone.
In which case I dont give a phuk, puff your poor lungs away, and enjoy your addiction.
Added note, how many smokers do you think have regretted quitting smoking? I'd say around zero.
How many smokers do you think have regretted they started smoking? I'd say most of them.
(well the intelligent ones anyway....then again if you were intelligent you never woulda started that stupid habit to begin with)
jmho, there could be exceptions.
Like it or not, over time, smoking will continue to go utterly out of vogue.
The progressing "smoking zeitgeist" if you will. No sense in fighting it.
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