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Libertarian Party Enters Smoking Ban Talk 

Jump to full article: AP, 2008-07-16

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The head of the Libertarian Party of Kentucky said there is a rush to pass a no-smoking ordinance in Northern Kentucky and the public isn't being heard.

State party Chairman Ken Moellman said he hopes what he calls the "numbers and facts" appearing on his Web site help people see the effects a ban would have.

Moellman said the site includes information about past studies on social and economic effects of smoking bans elsewhere.

His group is also proposing that businesses which allow indoor smoking be required to post a symbol of a lighted cigarette in a green circle on exterior doors.

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