^^^ yes, but the majority of California voters decided that illegal aliens should not receive state social welfare benefits ... but they receive them anyway courtesy of court rulings! Going back in time, the majority of registered voters did NOT favor desegregation ... but were desegregated anyhow thanks to court rulings and the intervention of federal forces. There are countless examples where the 'will of the majority' is/was not in the best interest of a minority. America is based on the principle of a republic and individual rights, not a democracy and majority rule - or used to be at any rate.
Again, my point revolved around no-smoking laws eliminating the freedom of choice of dancers who don't mind being around smoke to earn top money ... a principle that also applies to waiters, bartenders etc. Right or wrong, good social policy or bad social policy, the fact remains that no-smoking laws reduce the amount of money coming in the front door of strip clubs / restaurants / bars, which in turn translates into less money in the pockets of dancers / waiters / bartenders. Maybe in 10 years there won't be a significant percentage of Americans remaining who still smoke and still avoid strip clubs / restaurants / bars - but that won't help dancers / waiters / bartenders pay next month's rent.



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