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Has Maine's Ban on Smoking in Restaurants Been a Success?
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 		 YES
Statistics show that people are eating out more often now that they're assured of cleaner air
NO
Restaurants would make more money without the law. Many smokers go to bars instead
 
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In spite of alarmist claims by some lobbyists who said the ban would hurt restaurants, more people are going out to eat than ever before. That includes people with chronic respiratory problems, which represent one-eighth of state residents.

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 		 If the ban has been such a success, then why are restaurant owners complaining? Probably because they see many of their former customers rushing away to bars where smoking is still allowed. Smokers and restaurants are being treated unfairly.

 
 



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