[ClearCase_guy]

They won't challenge the Patio Plan because now everyone knows they are a bunch of crusading liars.

Correction: They won't challenge the Patio Plan yet. It's probably on their agenda to order smoking banned from all outdoor "public accommodations". They will begin this next phase in their war in 2007. They are biding their time.

[Gabz]

They will begin this next phase in their war in 2007.

I don't think it will be that long............once they've gotten their foot in the door, so to speak.

[HEY4QDEMS]

I agree, mainly because the Patios will stay open year round. Typically in Boston the outdoor dining areas are open about 5 months a year when the weather is nice.
Smokers will be smokers and there is no doubt in my mind that they will sit out there in January enjoying their butts if they're allowed to.

Keeping the patios open year round will be the only way to keep the smoker's business and these bar owners will be installing a lot of outdoor heaters.