[Scenic Sounds]

Second hand smoke can aggravate some pre-existing conditions and as hospitals being "health care" facilities it is understandable for them to impose restrictions - but still does not justify government mandated bans.

I see. So, the restrictions on liberty here need to be weighed against the health issues (aggravation of some pre-existing conditions) that would be faced by some hospital patients.

I take it, though, that you don't see it as a legitimate function of government to weigh these factors, am I right? Are you saying that these decisions should be left to private hospitals and doctors' offices to decide for themselves?

[Gabz]

I take it, though, that you don't see it as a legitimate function of government to weigh these factors, am I right? Are you saying that these decisions should be left to private hospitals and doctors' offices to decide for themselves?

If it is a government run hospital, it is the government's job. In private facilities it should be left up to the facilities. Just like any other business.