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Originally Posted by filtherton
Maybe it's harsh, but in the same way that you think that nonsmokers should just stay away from smoke-filled bars if they don't like it, maybe smokers who don't like smoking bans should stay away from communities that don't allow smoking in restaurants. I mean, why do those who do not want to deal with smoking bans care about not being able to smoke in cities and counties they can easily avoid? Let the smokers vote with their choice of residencies.
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It is a lot harder to move to another city, state or country than it is to just choose which bar to go to for a beer.
I imagine many non-smokers would choose to go to bars where smoking is not permitted and visa versa. The market would probably shake out with a lot more non-smoking places if people were allowed to choose.
I live out in the country and about once a month I stop in to a local village tavern for a beer or two. This is a small place with about 12 stools and is usually frequented by a few old retired WWII and Vietnam vets. The times I have been there, the owner bartender and the guys were all smoking. I can't imagine why we would want to pass a law making them all go outside.