This really is not an issue where smoking or not smoking is a requirement or indicative of a persons position. Smoking Democrats support the ban as much as non smoking RINO Republicans.
This is an issue of property rights and the right of a business to be free to conduct business as they see fit. If one does not like the atmosphere, there is nothing requiring them to be in there. Analogy, I would be totally uncomfortable and unhappy in a hip hop or mosh pit or Indian bar. Just because I do not like the music or the way people act, I cannot demand they change. Wait, now I can.
As it stands now, if I can get enough people to vote against any of these behaviors in establishments, I'm good to go. Another, how about homosexual bars? If the community opposes homosexual activity and behavior, there is nothing to stop a community from imposing restrictions against it in establishments since private property rights have been, again, abridged.
Of course, you are correct...that has been the arguement down here ever since this area has gotten into the "ban smoking" kick..
HOWEVER, it is like arguing with a dem...they don't care!