Helping Conway, SC Tell Its Story

The Conway City Council is considering, rather seriously, a Citywide ban on smoking. A ban that, I might add, goes far beyond the parameters of just city property and technical jurisdiction. But extends into the private businesses of the City of Conway. Yes, if you own a business in Conway and the ban is passed, the City, NOT YOU, will decide and enforce through penalty of fines to business owners, whether smoking is allowed in or around your place of business.   

I am not a smoker and this commentary does not come from one who will miss anything if smoking is banned in Conway.  I detest smoking, but if an individual is willing to accept the known risk of a legal substance, then it is their right to do so. NO government should abuse their authority and tell them otherwise.

1.       Make decisions and stick by them. Before you rush off and start talking about “papers”, make sure that it is 100% over.

2.       Do Not try to force someone to come back- When it’s over, it’s over. Harassing someone is illegal.

3.       Do not run your mouth. You should have a small group of people to lean on (like 3 or 4) and your lawyer. That is it. Remember, discretion is often the better part of valor. The less you say, the less that can be misinterpreted or used against you.