And the general public believes it.
The fact remains, however -- either you believe in freedom, or you do not. There is no middle ground. If a business owner wishes to declare their place of business non-smoking, then by all means do so.
If a business owner, however, wants his patrons to smoke, and you do not like it, don't go there.
Why not let the market decide?
Go ahead, support blanket tobacco bans. Smile smugly when you look in the mirror. But never, ever forget -- You are Fascist, without question.
Don't waste your philosophical masturbatory jizz on those who are actually able to think for themselves, though. It ain't gonna work, we got your number already.