"Smoking ordinance passes Updated: 5/7/2005 10:20 PM By: News 8 Austin Staff

The results are in, and Austin smokers will soon have to butt out in restaurants and bars.
A smoking ordinance passed with 52 percent of the vote.

The referendum bans smoking in all bars, restaurants, bowling alleys and billiard halls on Sept. 1.It also prohibits smoking within 15 feet of any public building entrance.

A penalty of $2,000 would be charged against anyone breaking the law."

The absurdity of the world never ceases to amaze me. I knew this would pass but I don't think I was fully aware it would pass. What is wrong with people?