Well, my town has passed a smoking ban for all restaurants and bars, with only a short list exceptions. I’m so tired of my rights being taken away, I’m annoyed. I don’t understand why non-smokers have such a aggressive judgement on what we smokers do. I comprehend that smoking is unhealthy, but I made a conscience decision when I began smoking, aware of the fact it was harmful. Just because non-smokers want me to stop, does not mean that it will happen. Smoking in pubs has been a freedom, but most restaurants provide a accepted smoking area. If non-smokers prefer not to to inhale the smoke, don’t eat in the smoking area, you are not unwilling made to sit in smoking. And as well as the workers of these pubs that say they are distressed by second hand smoke, prove it. I was employeed in the hospitality industry for more than 10 years, and I know that most of theco-workers were smokers. Dealing with the public, tends to, compels you to smoke. Also, I have never overheard one non-smoking co-worker ever complain about cigarette smoke while working in the smoking area. Putting a smoking restriction in restaurants and bars, can only save me money, because I won’t eat out after the the new year.