[SheLion]

Having a no-smoking zone in a restaurant is like having a no-pissing zone in a swimming pool.

If you want to put up a sign saying "Peeing is permitted" over your own pool, why should anyone else care?
The air in restaurants is changed 35,000 times a year; the water in pools once, if that. Only an idiot could fail to see the difference.

I want drug addicts kept out of public places, lest they corrupt my children or injure my own health. Smoking tobacco (or pot) ought to be legal in one's home and a jailable offense outside it.

Smokers are addicted???
Smoking is the relaxation of choice for many people. What do YOU prefer? Prescription drugs or booze?

[maxwell]

Well I am heartily dismayed to see this, chickie, 'cause I had designs on moving down to Dallas area next year... Hmmmmm... No smoking in any bar??? Even "Dick's Last Resort"??? AUUUUUGGGGGHHHH!!!

I thought them Texicans had more sense...

[dread78645]

Smokers are addicted???

Yes, most of them are.
My drugs of choice are nicotine, caffeine, and alcohol.

No coffee or tea --notta biggie.
No beer --I went 'dry' for 3 years no problem (ex-wife thing, don't ask).
No smokes over the weekend --problem.