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I have noticed a good number of the pro-tobacco crusaders who act just like the gay-agenda folks; they don't want mere tolerance, they demand active approval and endorsement of their lifestyle choices, and they want to silence anyone who talks about the detrimental effects.

And who would they be?
Most of the people I am aquinted with are not "pro-tobacco crusaders" but private property rights crusaders.

I personally do not demand active approval or endorsement of my lifestyle choices. I really don't care if most people approve of or endorse my choices.
I can be swayed but mostly by family, friends, or personal experience, just like most other people.

And who would they be?

What, you want a list of names? I am talking about an attitude I've seen, on FR and elsewhere, that attacks anyone who merely expresses a desire to be in a smoke-free environment, or suggests that smoking is an unwise/unhealthy choice.

Most of the people I am aquinted with are not "pro-tobacco crusaders" but private property rights crusaders.

Good. I am on their side. Government should not be compelling such decision by private businesses, and this Applebee's exec sounds like a statist jackass due to his support for a municipal ban.

I personally do not demand active approval or endorsement of my lifestyle choices. I really don't care if most people approve of or endorse my choices. I can be swayed but mostly by family, friends, or personal experience, just like most other people.

Fine. Then you are not one of those I was talking about.