[Ditter]

I think having something taken away from you (smoking in bars) that you have always been able to do, is quite a bit different from taking up a new pastime (going to bars) that has never been avaiable to you.

BTW, I have told you that in my opinion, smoking & drinking go together & that bars should be left to the smokers.

[Gabz]

I apologize for my comments coming across wrong. I do know your position on smoking in bars and appreciate it.

I was speaking of the personal experiences I've had with the antis that even though they claimed they would try different places have yet to do so - and the smoking ban is over a year old in Delaware. I'm talking about people that always went out to eat and drink before the ban, not those that had reason to not be out because of the smoke.

[swarthyguy]

I think having something taken away from you (smoking in bars) that you have always been able to do,

Does have unexpected benefits re: cash flow, once old or new haunts fall from the itenarary.

Still seems somehow unnatural and surreal - twilight zoneish. Would've made a great episode, but even Serling couldn't visualise this.

And honestly, the vindictive part of me chuckles at the idea of a new temperance movement.

However, If you can tax it, one should be allowed to consume a product.

Banning smoking in bars and nightclubs is just a taliban mindset, not for allah but for health.