mike3775 wrote:
Tater, voter approved laws are way better than laws passed be a select few though
I was living in California when they passed the law banning it indoors, including bars. It passed by a wide margin as well, same with Ohio a couple years ago(but was closer)
I have a better time swallowing BS laws when it is voter approved then when a select few make the law(like what happened in Valpo, 7 people based their vote on what 215 people stated)
mike, I would agree with the will of the people "thing" as long as it doesn't infringe on my rights such as personal property or free will.
I brought up the initiative to ban gay marriage to point out that those who wish to limit the rights of bar owners by banning smoking are so quick to follow the liberal agenda under the flag of "the voice of the people"although when it doesn't fit they oppose, smacks of hypocrisy.
I personally couldn't care less if two adults want to get married but don't legislate my acceptance or compliance if i disagree , that is my right to do so.
My fear is not smoking or gay marriage it is the larger issue of people giving away or trading their rights for these issues or the next pet project of anyones agenda.