The new smoking ban, which ends smoking on patios of restaurants in the state of Maine is now in effect and some citizens have conflicting opinions on the subject.
The two opposing arguments of the new law pits smokers against non-smokers. Smoker, Giuseppi Diflumeri feels as though it is not fair to have more rights stripped away from smokers after already dealing with high taxes and the ban of cigarette smoking in restaurants in 2003. On the other hand, non-smokers feel that it is a smokers choice to smoke and non-smokers should not have to put up with smoke while dining outside in the state of Maine.
Kevin Parsons of Old Town does not agree that he should have to put up with cigarette smoke while eating or drinking on outside patios.
It is still unknown if the new law will affect businesses financially is still up in the air. One theory is that the new law will attract non-smokers to more restaurants and bars while others believe there will be no correlation between business revenue and the new law.
Josh Kahn, Old Town resident talks whether or not he would be for the new law even though he owns a business.
Many residents agree, that although this law is a big impact on the state and the local community, it will not affect businesses financially, positively or negatively. Maine's climate will become colder in the coming months rendering outdoor dining areas useless regardless of smoking policies and should balance any of the unlikely financial changes restaurants will experience.
Smoker Giuseppe Diflumeri feels that there may be a small amount of change in how patrons react to the new law and whether or not it will affect the economics of businesses.
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