Enough is enough already.  Eff you NYT who started this whole situation.   You would think they were allowing prostitution and open drug use in these clubs…

Yes, smoking in clubs IS illegal and most venues DO ignore the ban.  I almost think some people think its even cooler to smoke inside now that it’s illegal because it adds more ‘mystique’ and makes them more badass.

Do I smoke? No.  Do I hate coming out of clubs reeking over it? Yes.  Does it bother me that much? Not really.  After 6 years did people just start lighting up inside? No. Am I sick of reading about it every single effing day? YES.  Let’s be real, some places have ignored the ban since the beginning. Or better yet, you couldn’t smoke inside until after midnight when the clubs started getting packed.

Like really? Is the the main priority of media and the NYPD?  I am not saying this is NOT a problem or issue, but I think in NYC there are better things to be talking about and ‘cracking down’ on.  Like teenage prostitution, commercial sexual exploitation and domestic trafficking.   I think an organization like GEMS would appreciate the help.

NYT Coverage

NY Daily News Coverage

Eater Coverage

Blackbook Coverage

Gothamist Coverage

The list goes on and on….