[cinFLA]

In the end if there is enough call for non-smoking venues business will go that way, others will permit it to accomodate those uncomfortable with non-smoking. I see absolutely no need for government intervention to make EVERTHING non-smoking. Do you?

We are the government, or have you forgotten?

[Gabz]

I guess I need to rephrase my question, yet again.

I own a restaurant/bar, I smoke, my 3 employees smoke and 75-80% of my regular customers also smoke. These people keep me in business on a daily basis.

Where is your right, to come in and DEMAND I change my establishment to accomodate your definition of a "safe and comfortable" environment?

(Do not think I exaggerate here, because I have friends who own the above described establishment.)

[Protagoras]

I hope you have a better understanding now of rights and power. Many people become inconsistent when they confuse their desires with other peoples rights and believe they have the legitimate power to turn their desires into rights.

Consumer Non-smokers outnumber smokers. If the owners of businesses perceive it to be in their own best interests to serve only non smokers, there will be more no-smoking establishments. The market will decide by non-coercive and non violent means. The world is a better place if it operates that way.

[Bella_Bru]

We are the government

Please remember you said that when the envir-nuts hit your state, and suddenly your SUV is the "auto of Satan" in their eyes, and you start having to pay extra for choosing to own one.