Apparently the General Assembly is debating a smoking ban, and the banners have the votes to trump property rights, it seems. I'll resume coverage of this in the morning, but the ... Keep Reading
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More Freedom Lost on Tobacco Road
It looks like N.C. is going to ban smoking in private bars and restaurants. This is a dark day for freedom and property rights in our state. Apparently 8 Republicans got on ... Keep Reading
Smoking Ban: Split Personality Electorate
Interesting aspect to the recent Civitas poll (pdf), as compared with last month's poll. In the March poll (pdf), voters were asked: "Do you think the state should pass a law ... Keep Reading
Smoking Ban Metastasis
Smoking bans are metastasizing around the country. North Carolina, tobacco road, may be next to go smokeless. This article (pdf) by Chris Hayes ended up in the Charlotte Observer. ... Keep Reading
