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Jump to full article: Jefferson City (MO) News Tribune, 2003-09-07
Author: Dee Solindas / Jefferson City
Intro: I was disappointed to see Jim Dyke's editorial cartoon of Aug. 31 referring to local business owners as doormats, walked on by non-smokers and government.
I'm particularly concerned that the cartoon suggests that protecting business owners, employees and diners from secondhand smoke is seen as a frivolous request just another way to oppress the hardworking business owner.
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Although there are some restaurant owners and diners who don't yet have the scientific facts about secondhand smoke, ignorance is no protection.
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