[Madame Dufarge]

Either a smoking ban in the work place should apply to all employees or no employees.

The smoking bans are based on the false assumption that second-hand smoke is harmful.

Universally imposing bans based on junk science and political agendas is an affront to freedom, explaining your smug delight in their spread, lady.

[RightWhale]

Universally imposing bans based on junk science and political agendas

Who needs Big Brother when you have The Law? BTW, your observation is dead on.