Some smokers see in the constitution the right to smoke wherever they want. Some nonsmokers see in the constitution the right to be free of smoke wherever they want. In the past deference was given to the smokers. Now the pendulum is swinging to the other side and smokers are crying foul just because they are now treated the way nonsmokers used to the treated (shut-up and live with it!). I think it's about time our parks were free from smoke and cig buts.
In the past deference was given to the smokers.No, in the past recognition was given to private property rights.
As to litter, there have always been ordinances against it, and judging from the amount of soda cans and Fritos bags I've seen littering the highways and byways, I'd say many people are guilty of this, smokers or not.