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Updated 196 Days ago

Ask St. Louis: Should St. Louis Enact a Smoking Ban?

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In the past, state lawmakers have filed joint House-Senate resolutions that would let voters decide whether to add to the state constitution a ban on smoking in public places. The resolutions have not yet passed, however some local St. Louis lawmakers are hoping that will change.

On July 18 Councilwoman Barbara Fraser introduced an ordinance which would put the ban on the November general election ballot.

Toastedrav decided to see what St. Louisans think about banning the cancer sticks from restaurants, so we headed down to The Loop to get a few opinions on this issue.

  • Offensive comment? SandyShores 196 Days ago
    The City of St Louis and the County of St Louis should not go smoke-free unless the state mandates it. The state has the jurisdiction per the statutes.
    Yes- smoking is bad for you. No- kids shouldn't be inhaling smoke. That being said- when have you ever seen a kid in a bar? And if they are there, why??
    If having a smoke-free restaurant/bar is better for business, wouldn't the individual business owners then decide to go smoke-free? And why have so many NOT gone smoke free? Because smokers drink and alcohol is a larger profit margin that refilling a child's soda repeatedly. Yes- sales tax figures may reflect higher receipts for cities such as Ballwin that have enacted a smoking ban, but that doesn't mean businesses are more PROFITABLE. Any questions? Ask the owners of restaurants in Ballwin that have closed- Seven Trails, Harry's West, Zhivago's, Longhorn, etc.
  • Offensive comment? daniellesmyname 194 Days ago
    After spending so much time in places with smoking bans, I think St.Louis is totally backwards and behind the times on not having one! It isn't just about having kids in the bar/restaurant- I am 22 and I don't want smoke in my face either!

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