In all honesty, as a smoker, I think it should be our responsibility to keep our habit away from others. I like to drive fast, and have some road rage at times, but when I do I have to pay attention to my surroundings. If I want to go out and fire a shotgun a few times, I'm sure not going to do it around a crowd of people.
We all have bad habits, and some of them are dangerous around people. Does that mean they should be banned, no. That means that we need to be responsible for what we choose to do.
As far as rules & regulations go, it should be up to the business owners to decide whether or not smoking is allowed. We have a bar here that was split in two. One side for smokers and another for non smokers. People loved it. The building I work at has rules about smoking around it. If I want to smoke I have to go to my car, or by the street. I am fine with it, because that is their choice. I don't have to work here, but I love my job. I wish people in general were more considerate for others. The would would be a better place. Both for people who smoke, and people don't. Don't hate me for the sole fact that I am a smoker.
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