[Vision2020] An open letter to Moscow city council

[bear at moscow.com]

Visionaries,


I agree with Phil's letter below, and am hoping the listees can give me
some information in regards to it.

How many members of the current administration are veterans?


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> ATTENTION: YOU ARE ENTERING A SMOKE FILLED ENVIRONMENT AND WILL BE SUBJECT
> TO SECOND HAND SMOKE! ENTER AT YOUR OWN RISK! THIS ESTABLISHMENT COULD BE
> HAZARDOUS TO YOUR HEALTH!
>
> Twenty generations have sacrificed loved ones to fight for the freedoms
> for
> which we are able to enjoy today. It is very sad to me when a small
> handful
> of people representing our city can take the blood that was shed and
> ignore
> the sacrifices made to insure our right to, “life, liberty and
> happiness.”
>
> I have flown an American flag on my building since I bought it because I
> respect the blood, sweat and tears that allow me to do so. The city
> council
> should also respect and honor the same.
>
> The city should agree with the Federal Government that when a person turns
> the age of 21, they have a mental capacity to make sound decisions and
> will
> be held responsible for those decisions in a court of law. This includes
> their health. The city should not impose their “personal guidance” to
> those
> who have just obtained the privilege of choice. They do not need to baby
> sit
>  However, they should be babysitting  where smoking is allowed. Where
> children walk our sidewalks and play in city parks.
>
> In regards to “employee health,” No one is forced to work in a smoked
> filled
> environment. They came looking for a job. If they find it is not for them,
> they have the right of freedom to work elsewhere. The customer has a right
> to walk in my doors, or not. They even have the right to leave once
> inside.
> Liberty of choice and free will granted to us from the blood of our
> forefathers.
>
> The first thing I see when I walk into city hall is a United States flag.
> The last thing I see when I leave city hall is a United States flag. Let’s
> not loose what that flag stands for.
>
> If the city agrees to this smoking ban I would like to suggest they also
> consider an ordinance stopping the farmers from farming as it blows dust
> that I breathe that causes my asthma to flare up. Talk about a health
> issue!
> How about bringing it up to vote when approximately 60% of Moscow’s
> citizens
> are back in town? Let the citizens of Moscow decide. Give them the
> opportunity to voice an opinion on their own freedoms and liberties. Let
> the
> majority decide. Not a handful.
>
> 1/3 of the bars in Moscow are non-smoking by choice. The city should not
> interfere with the liberties of other bars and private clubs.
>
> You ask why other bar owners are not speaking up? How about listening to
> the
> ones that are. I believe in fighting for the rights and liberties of my 24
> employees and thousands of customers that choose to walk through my doors.
> They count on me.
>
> Bill Parks, who introduced this ordinance states, “it is a work place,
> health issue. The only place we allow really dangerous things is in second
> hand smoke.” Well, how about coal mines? Gas refineries? Plastic
> manufacturers? Paint fumes? As I understand, his company manufactures and
> builds thing in Mexico. He pays his workers in pesos. Why isn't Moscow
> good
> enough for him to employ and manufacture his wares here? Could it be
> government enforced workman’s comp? Minimum wage? Social Security taxes?
> Not
> to forget the OSHA laws which are not enforced in Mexico? Why Bill Parks
> do
> you choose to have your companies in Mexico? I can tell you why I choose
> to
> have mine in Moscow, Idaho.
>
> The chains of slavery on business were cut in 1776. Let’s not put them
> back
> on.
>
> Let freedom ring.
>
> Phil Roderick
>
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