I really felt all along we should have been involved, and was taken aback that we were not. I think they were looking to avoid the council. I would have much preferred to be involved in the process than to look like a naysayer now.

219

I don't like it, either. But there are 200 [non-smoking] venues in the city I can choose so that I don't have to be around it.

171

It would very much depend who is mayor. If I was mayor -- and I'm not running, by the way -- I would exempt everybody because I think there will be hardships. Others would give no waivers.

157

I always thought baseball would be good for the city, just not at any cost.

143

People will stay home or go where they can smoke. Our competition is a five minute Metro ride away.

128

Our competition is only a five minute metro ride or a 10 minute drive away.

114

This is a total smoke-free bill, not a compromise that would balance the various interests I had hoped for.

73