[Madame Dufarge]

That way the smokers will still eat at the same restaurants

What makes you say this, your current experience as a smoker?

I haven't gone out to a restaurant but twice since Maine's smoking ban.

Used to go out every weekend.

[VRWC_minion]

Ancedotal information isn't the norm.

[SheLion]

I haven't gone out to a restaurant but twice since Maine's smoking ban.

I don't either. And when this new smoking ban in January nails my favorite Par and Grill, I won't be going back there either. Lots of take-out coming up, I am afraid. Does anyone truely believe I will sit in a bar/restaurant with my coffee and not be able to smoke?? AND PAY FOR THAT ABUSE?! Not on your life! I will have HOUSE PARTIES.