Magnifisyncopathological: "This is beginning to feel like persecution."

March 01, 2005

"This is beginning to feel like persecution."

Austin-American Statesman: Austinites will get to vote on smoking ban (link will rot)

After several rounds of political haggling, Austin voters will finally get a chance to decide whether the city should enact a nearly complete ban on smoking in bars and restaurants.

The de facto essence of what passes for democracy these days is the active persecution of the minority by the majority (or, as in most cases, the plurality). If the "median voter" doesn't like you or what you do, look out. He or she thinks it is well within their right to have the state pounce on your property.

UPDATED 5/9/2005 9:29am
The Additional Tyranny - The New Austin Smoking Ban Passes

UPDATED 8/30/2005 1:46pm
Deadline for the Austin Smoking Ordinance

Posted by Drizzten at March 01, 2005 02:04 PM

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