I don’t smoke but my wife does.
You could do like we have to do here now.
we only go to places which allow smoking under TN’s new ban.....bars, outside, 21 and older clubs and bars with food.
it should be up to the restaurants, if they feel they want smoking then they can and folks like you can just not go
and vice versa...some were already banning smoking here
likewise....I disagree that completely separate areas with walls and door enclosure and adequate ventilation don’t separate smokers from non-smokers...that too should suffice
You bring up asthma.....well, my two oldest boys are allergic to dogs...bigtime....I cannot take them to parks near dogs...should that ban folks from bringing their dogs to parks? no
if a restaurant decides to accommodate smokers that should be it
it’s the usual slippery slope.
it all started 3 decades ago with smoking sections and now look........some cities ban smoking in public parks...ridiculous
it never ends
we have five kids....we like to go out alone or with friends when we can....my wife likes to unwind and drink and smoke during the eating out for dinner time......all this nanny state garbage really puts a dent in out down time
used to be we could go to Mortons or Palm or Ruth’s Chris and enjoy some wine and decent food and she could smoke in separate smoking section....
now...we hear Mortons is going to seal off their bar area separate with only door access
When it gets to banning smoking in public outdoor venues, family vehicles and homes, I am against any restrictions.
Personally, I don’t understand who drives that crap?
It’s fairly obviously where I come down on smoking in restaurants and bars, but I don’t know anyone who wants to stop smoking in these venues.
BTW, I’m sorry this has created a hardship for you.