Good point. In fact, if it were only public opinion driving the issue, a smoker would no more think of lighting up in public than he would think of urinating in public. The fact that this has never been the case tends to show that nonsmokers are willing to put up with smokers, if it's only a matter of public opinion. But I think the attitude of the nonsmokers in reference to the political side of the question is somewhat on the lines of "since I don't really care one way or the other, I'm not going to get involved." If the nonsmokers don't get involved, the smokers will never win.
I have always been thankful to the non-smokers that oppose the government imposed smoking bans.
You and I have discussed this enough that you know I encourage non-smokers to speak with the owners - instead of going to the government.