[Gabz]

If they were truly conservative they would understand that the OWNER of the property should have the final say on whether or not it's a smoking or non-smoking establishment.

You are correct. The only one with the final say in this issue is the owner. Not whiney crybabies who probably wouldn't set foot in half these places anyway.

I have seen many non-smokers on this, and other threads who do like the smoke-free atmosphere (that's fine) but are totally against the idea of the forced bans that created it. I have no problem with those folks.

My problem is with those who insist on using the force of government to impose their will upon private property owners.

[houeto]

His/her tagline fits perfectly though. MplsSteve. Impulse over reason.

[coloradan]

I have seen many non-smokers on this, and other threads who do like the smoke-free atmosphere (that's fine) but are totally against the idea of the forced bans that created it. I have no problem with those folks.

This describes me perfectly. I do dislike smoking atmospheres, but I really, really hate the mindset (and legislative intentions) of the anti-smoking Nazis. I would much rather have smokers in my midst than totalitarians in my government.