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there are a lot of misconceptions out there about what the
tavern owners are asking for. 1) this is not about smoking, it
is about equal protection under the law. Tavern owners have
never disputed health claims related to first or second hand
smoke, they have only asked for the same treatment that Aztar
and others have received 2)they are only asking for the same
treatment that the casino got (and now every other city in
Indiana under the new state law), which is to allow smoking in
establishments that only employ people 18+ or allow as patrons
people 21+ years of age. These people are legally allowed to
smoke on all other private property. EVERY city/county
surrounding Evansville allows smoking in 21+ bars and taverns,
which has created a competitive disadvantage for Evansville bars
who are not treated equally 2) these are PRIVATELY owned bars
and taverns, not owned or subsidized by taxpayers or government
in any way. It is PRIVATE property, a