Where does eveyone stand on smoking bans?

[TN_Chief]

Originally Posted by RedNeckRaider

I respect you being honest, however where does it stop? You like this right being taken away because you hate smoke. At what point is rights being taken away a problem?

Believe me, I'm conflicted about it. I totally understand what you're saying and I agree.

I don't have a problem with smokers being able to go outside and smoke...even though when I'm on a patio I can smell it and don't really like it. I figure we've got to compromise, and if I can get a non-smoking interior then I'm good with "sharing" patios, etc. IIRC in Indiana they just have really super-strict regulations about smoking and non-smoking areas inside the bars/restaurants...I think they actually have to have separate ventilation systems and the rooms have to be sealed off from one another. The smoking room is kept at a slightly lower air pressure so that smoke doesn't get out, etc. That always seemed like a decent deal to me.

Bottom line...smoking isn't good for you, and secondhand smoke turns non-smokers into smokers. The same is NOT true of alcohol. If I'm drinking and you're not, the alcohol in my drink isn't getting into your body. When you light up and I'm anywhere near you, I'm sucking in your fumes.