[Vision2020] An open letter to Moscow city council

[Tom Hansen]

Was this email really sent to the city council?

The only address on it is Vision 2020.

Tom Hansen
Moscoa, Idaho

> Visionaries,
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>
> 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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