How am I opposed to freedom? I said I didn't agree with the smoking ban, and I didn't propose banning drinking or gambling. You seem to have a problem with my freedom to express my opinion of other people's behavior.
Yes, on general principle I don't agree with the smoking ban. But the disappearance of many establishments where smoking, drinking, and gambling are the main activities, can only be good for society. I find the thought of free citizens choosing to spend their free time standing around in bars, drunk, smoking, and pumping their money into government-run lottery machines, absolutely appalling.Your full quote above. You're right, my kneejerk assumption was wrong. I just can't stand government control freaks of any stripe, and conservatives are the most seductive about it, because the 'cause' is usually right. The methods, however...
That being said, I think it's hilarious that the bar owners have unplugged the machines! Good for them.