[newgeezer]

This is the way smoking bans are supposed to work, no government intervention on private property.

I wish them well.

[tahiti]

"This is the way smoking bans are supposed to work, no government intervention on private property."

I agree, but it works both ways.

The Applebee's exec is a hypocrite and incongruent.

"Mike Scanlon, Thomas and King's chairman and chief executive officer and vice-mayor of Lexington, was a vocal supporter of the city's indoor smoking ban that went into effect April 27."

"Scanlon said. ''However, as a businessman, I need to listen to my customers and do what I believe is right for my business."

Why can't other businessmen do what they believe is right for their business by allowing smoking on their private property business, Mr. Scanlon?

[Trust but Verify]

I agree with you. Let the business owners decide. Government bans are obnoxious.

[Quick1]

Exactly what I was going to say. Applebee's should be free to ban smoking on their private property, and I should be free to choose to go to Applebee's or not.