We are not a democracy. Did you think we were?
I know that we have a republican form of government (i.e., not a true democracy where you would vote on everything). However, the only reason you continue in your attempt to give a civics lesson is because you agree with the Ban idea. My reaction to you is the same I gave to a busybody at one of my son's footballs games, who didn't like me smoking, even though I stood 20 yards from the nearest person far away from the Bleachers. "As soon as I am finished with it, I promise I will put it out." I did, threw it in the trash can and no one ever again said a damn word to me.