Oh, they know all right - they just don't care. I actually received a letter from the Governor of Delaware - it was a form letter, everyone I know got the same one - that stated they KNEW business would be hurt with the ban.
In Delaware the smoking ban has been good for a number of bars and restaurants - those that are near the state line in MARYLAND and PENNSYLVANIA.
I lived in Delaware for 21 years and last month moved to Virginia - about an hour from the Delaware line - so I hear the stories down here from folks about how hard hit the bars and restaurants are in Delaware, and I had already known that before I moved.
You wont have to worry about any smoking bans there, thats for sure!