[absolootezer0]

You are talking about a level playing field. And you are also saying that all business's must be made smoke free so this one business doesn't loose money. Well, excuse me. But all the rest that go non smoking will also lose a lot of revenue. We just don't "go there anymore."

i'm saying that that's what the owners were saying. they were making the point that you can't just make one small area smoke free. many of them fight against statewide bans as well because they don't want to lose the business. as a smoker and a bartender i know that many would not bother coming to the bars anymore if they couldn't smoke.
also what must be considered is the impact to HVAC companies. if all public places went smoke free how much business would be lost for them if they lose an entire product line that they can sell, install and service?
going to non-smoking would be bad for all involved, even the whiney people who would get their way, who like to goto bars would be negatively impacted. higher prices, smaller inventories, and fewer patrons would make their trip to the bar less fun.

[SheLion]

going to non-smoking would be bad for all involved, even the whiney people who would get their way, who like to goto bars would be negatively impacted. higher prices, smaller inventories, and fewer patrons would make their trip to the bar less fun.

Right!  And people forget about the 'trickle down effect.'  Loss of revenue not only affects the business, but all the vendors that supply that business as well.  From linens to beer and soft drinks, etc.  If the revenue isn't there, then the business has no need to keep stocking up.  The smoking bans are choking our economy.