Indiana... so not New York 06/28/2011
Since I arrived in NYC on Sunday I've given much thought to our Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels. Odd? Well, back when "my man" Mitch was pushing for Indiana to adopt a time zone and change with it, he pushed for Eastern time as that would put us in business with NYC. I would have preferred Central time—and still do—but it is what it is. What's strange is that's where our admiration of New York stops and the fact we are behind-the-times begins. Restaurants, bars, restaurants and parks are all smoke free here in the city. The governor just signed into law same-sex marriage. All I can think of is some small bar owner in Indiana complaining about their business dwindling if such a law were enacted. Sigh. In Indiana we are progressive with our choice of time, and very little else. More to come. CommentsT.O. 06/29/2011 06:43
Where are the pictures? Will you participate in a flash MOB? Enjoy your trip. Cheryl 07/01/2011 08:45
The ban on indoor smoking a few years ago just caused bars to create outdoor smoking areas. It didn't work for everyone, but generally I don't think most bars lost business. If anything they might have gained some people who couldn't stand smelling like smoke after being in their establishments. Now smoking is banned in the entire state. Little tough on smokers, but . . . Leave a Reply |
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