[DoughtyOne]

The tile is wrong. They are not fuming now. And you know what, that suits me just fine. Five years ago, for the first time I could take small children and my wife out to eat without having to wash my clothes and shower as soon as I got home. I didn't have to inhale the fumes when I was out. The stink didn't permiate my clothing and my hair so much that I could still smell the stench days later.

Like you I don't necessarily buy the second hand smoke figures. I do think second hand smoke is detrimental none the less. And I don't see why I should have to put up with it.

Going in to public place we are equals. Those who pick up a cigarette place me at a disadvantage. I can't get away from them unless I completely give up eating out, going to a bar or dancing in public. They still can enjoy those pleasures. The only thing is, they will have to wait until they go outside to poisen themselves.

I may not be exposed to smokers day in and day out, but waitresses, bartenders and other employees are constantly. As much as I wish smokers could smoke in public without affecting everyone else, they can't.

Five years ago I and the other non-smokers were freed from the stench. I am glad.

[lavaroise]

Five years ago, for the first time I could take small children and my wife out to eat without having to wash my clothes and shower as soon as I got home.

Hospitality starts with letting bar tenders serve food and attract customers. Get a grip.

[lds23]

Five years ago I and the other non-smokers were freed from the stench.

That's what YOU think.