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I understand that there are inconsiderate smokers as with many other such habits that irritate people. I myself can't stand people who chew and drink, excessively, in public but I share my surroundings with others who have habits and so I am tolerant. I know studies have shown 2nd hand smoke can be hazardous, as can be car exhaust, but I don't expect automobiles to be banned from it.

The real issue here, in my opinion, is freedom. They could ban smoking in all places but special smoking houses and people would still complain. Even though non-smokers have their places to go where they can be smoke free, they still insist on baning smoking. Some people have a need to control what others can and cannot do.

I myself played in bars for years and know quite well how smoke filled they can become but it was my choice to be there. No one forced me in to a smoking bar.

I don't smoke when people are eating around me even if they themselves smoke. I don't smoke around people that don't smoke unless they approach me while I'm smoking. I figure if they are concerned they'll be considerate enough to wait until I'm done. You can't judge smoking based on a few inconsiderate smokers as with judging drinkers based of a few idiots.

There are many personal habits deemed hazardous to other peoples health so where do we draw the line? When a habit of yours makes the ban list will you be so anxious to sign up?