Smokers Protest a Proposed Ban
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From Times Wire Reports
Waving a 10-foot-long cigarette above their heads, smokers marched to City Hall to protest a proposed law that would ban smoking in New York City’s 21,000 restaurants.
“We smoke!” the crowd yelled. “Butt out!”
The smokers were joined by restaurant owners, waiters and bartenders in protesting the bill--the Smoke Free Air Act--which is expected to be sent to the City Council in May or June.
The law also would ban smoking in city vehicles, including police cars, but would continue to allow smoking in bars and nightclubs.
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