[dayglored]

> How about the right of a business owner to allow smoking on their property? It’s perfectly legitimate to point out the hypocrisy of the dem’s sudden discovery of property rights.

Absolutely.

As one who smoked for 10 years, and quit (let's see...) about 30 years ago, I think smoking ought to be allowed in any private establishment at the discretion of the property owner. As a performing musician, I have enjoyed the smoke-free atmosphere of the bars and clubs I play in, but I don't like the fact that it's mandated. It should be the property owner's decision.

I do support reasonable smoking restrictions inside (not outside) public buildings, as a courtesy to non-smokers. Even when I was a smoker, I preferred going outdoors for my smoke breaks. But there ought to be indoors areas for smokers, for inclement weather and so forth -- in public buildings.

[wastedyears]

You don’t want smoke to yellow and mess up your gear.