[CSM]

"It just doesn't seem unreasonable to me to ask someone not smoke for the hour or so it takes to eat."

Let me make the correction for you: It just doesn't seem unreasonable to me to ask someone not to smoke for the hour or so it takes ME to eat.

Unless, of course, you are so self centered as to think everyone arrives at the restaurant at the same time and with the same intention. Not everyone frequents these establishments with the intent of eating a meal. Many people socialize with other regulars over a beer and cig.

I am sick of having to deal with unruly children in restaurants that I propose we ban children from them. Now that I think about it, this might work out great. I am sick of having to hear other people's noise polution (conversations) that we should ban all talking in public. This whole banning for my convenience might just be a good idea after all!

[Hildy]

Now I'm REALLY glad I'll never run into you in a restaurant, you're kinda mean, aren't ya? The fact is that this restaurant did this on their own without government involvement. I think I'll go to an Applebee's today to support them (and piss you off).

[netmilsmom]

>>I am sick of having to deal with unruly children in restaurants that I propose we ban children from them<<

Amen my FRiend!!!!
I'm sick of going out with my very mannered children and having to explain that the ones running around, being generally obnoxious are bad.

There should be child free establishments. Parents sometimes get sitters and want to eat in peace.