Flex Your Rights Weighs in on Gates Arrest in Cambridge, Mass

By Scott Morgan

Last week's media frenzy surrounding the arrest of Harvard Professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr. illustrates once again that concerns about racial profiling and police abuse are as potent as ever in American culture. The incident itself is fascinating not only because of what happened, but because of what didn't happen. No blood was shed, no property destroyed, and no one will be facing years behind bars. Instead, we've witnessed a rare event in which the media has had the opportunity to debate a much more common scenario: a misunderstanding that escalated into hostility and a questionable discretionary arrest.

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Governor Baldacci Ceremonially Signs Legislation to Ban Smoking at Outdoor Dining Areas

Governor's Office
Augusta, Maine
June 15, 2009

Governor John E. Baldacci today ceremonially signed LD 820, An Act To Limit Smoking in Outdoor Dining Areas.

The law prohibits smoking in outdoor eating areas such as a patio or a deck that is under the control of an eating establishment.

“It has been my goal to make Maine the healthiest State in the nation,” Governor Baldacci said. “To achieve that goal, we must continue making headway in reducing tobacco use.”

The Governor pointed out that Maine has received national recognition for reducing the rate of smoking among its teenagers and for using Tobacco Settlement Funds for prevention efforts.

The Governor was joined at the ceremonial signing by bill sponsor Rep. Joan Cohen (D-Portland) and supporters of the legislation.

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