After the Dublin City Council announced plans last month to declare secondhand smoke a public nuisance, leading the way for residents to sue each other over smoking that takes place on private property, the Contra Costa Times warned of "a slippery slope," the San Francisco Chronicle lamented "the nanny state," and the Tri-Valley Herald declared the city's liberties "up in smoke."
Despite the strong words, other localities may not be far behind. Emeryville leaders were scheduled to consider a similar ordinance on Tuesday, September 19, which they are ultimately expected to ... |
