[dirtboy]

Now, all of a sudden, it becomes PRIVATE PROPERTY.

Uh, it is private property, it's owned by someone other than the government.

These stores have every right to do this. And you and I have every right to not work there, not shop there and/or encourage others to boycott the stores in question because of this policy.

[SheLion]

Uh, it is private property, it's owned by someone other than the government.

EXACTLY! Just like RESTAURANTS/BARS and TAVERNS.

These stores have every right to do this. And you and I have every right to not work there, not shop there and/or encourage others to boycott the stores in question because of this policy.

EXACTLY! If a Restaurant/Bar or Tavern has a smoking section, then non-smokers do not have to GO THERE.  They can move on down the street to a less friendly Smoking  Restaurant/Bar or Tavern.  Correct?