Can't say I'm a big fan of the smoking ban since I believe private businesses should be able to do what they want as long as they notify the public beforehand (such as if a place wants to be unsanitary and not clean their dishes properly, fine, as long as they tell me on a sign before I enter the restaurant and can chose not to eat there. Much like smoking, as long as they say they allow it I don't have to go). That being said, I don't smoke and typically don't care for places that allow it, but that doesn't mean I want to govt. to strongarm places just for my comfort.
Well said.
Other than the occasional cigar, I don't smoke. But the erosion of private liberties and property rights should be a concern to us all.
Huck