tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449342782725556560.post8022541162878765154..comments2024-03-20T14:20:29.352-05:00Comments on Slapinions: My newest columnSlapinionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05529719175797428220noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449342782725556560.post-8045553709001047932009-05-13T09:54:00.000-05:002009-05-13T09:54:00.000-05:00I was late to respond, and now I'm glad, I was abl...I was late to respond, and now I'm glad, I was able to read the other comments. They all say the same thing that I would say. Nice, nice piece, just remember us little people when you make it big. You did hit the nail on the head with that column. It has to do more with rights. When I was a smoker there was one restaurant that was smoke free, I never went there because of that fact. They are no longer in business. The customers should be the ones to pick who stays in business.jeannenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449342782725556560.post-36274719936391271712009-05-12T19:36:00.000-05:002009-05-12T19:36:00.000-05:00Excellent argument. Truly, Dan. I agree with the...Excellent argument. Truly, Dan. I agree with the editor's e-mail...you really handled this piece well.<br /><br />I'm proud of you. <br /><br />And I'll be able to say, "I knew you when..."<br /><br />BTW, I always feel I use too many commas too. <br /><br />XOXOBridgetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04844738855874754351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449342782725556560.post-60337744321898869152009-05-12T13:22:00.000-05:002009-05-12T13:22:00.000-05:00Hi Dan..I agree with the editor having read your l...Hi Dan..I agree with the editor having read your latest column,,which I agree with...It was and excellent article. There has been a ban on smoking over here for last few years but and in the main it has worked well. The only complaint seems to come from the Pub's..many having to close they say as not so many people are going out at night preferring to buy in drink and smoking at home !!<br />Love SybilSybilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02516012178494813281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449342782725556560.post-24703568179249953642009-05-12T10:28:00.000-05:002009-05-12T10:28:00.000-05:00Great column Dan! Congratulations on the reply you...Great column Dan! Congratulations on the reply you received. Your opinion makes total sense, and you communicated it very effectively. I think this column will be read and discussed my many people since it's a hot topic. This is great exposure for you! <br /><br />I agree with your point of view. I smoke, but not in front of my kids, and rarely do I in public places. When I take my kids out we CHOOSE to visit smoke-free establishments. When I am going to a bar with adults I may CHOOSE a smoking allowed property.<br /><br />Business owners know their customer's desires and certainly should be granted the freedom of deciding whether they will allow a legal activity to take place on THEIR property.Amynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449342782725556560.post-33297435887799115582009-05-12T10:25:00.000-05:002009-05-12T10:25:00.000-05:00Interesting perspective. I'm not passionate about ...Interesting perspective. I'm not passionate about the issue one way or the other. As a former smoker, I believe people have the right to do what they want to do, but as a former smoker (haha), it also bothers me to get major snootsful of smoke. I can handle it for a while, but it becomes irritating eventually. Good job on the column!Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05149068921334726430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449342782725556560.post-17191925458627231042009-05-12T10:16:00.000-05:002009-05-12T10:16:00.000-05:00Another good job on the column. I think there is ...Another good job on the column. I think there is some merit to still having a ban, otherwise, those few obstinate and inconsiderate folks can make a spectacle of themselves.Ken Richeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425810816600512504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449342782725556560.post-69732154380785499902009-05-12T08:15:00.000-05:002009-05-12T08:15:00.000-05:00w00t! Someday I am going to be able to say I knew ...w00t! Someday I am going to be able to say I knew ANOTHER writer before he got his gig. Don't forget us little people when you are famous!<br /><br />Seriously, this is awesome that you are getting stories up. I'm serious with the hope that they eventually see the light and realize you should be writing something regularly!Astarythhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02477586487296992808noreply@blogger.com