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I am one of those self-righteous former smokers.
I quit about 14 years ago. At one point, I had a 3 PPD habit. Quitting was a bitch, but it was the smartest thing I've ever done. It also appeals to my sense of symetry as it counters the stupidest thing I've ever done which was to start smoking in the first place.
I say ban the damn things. There isn't a single redeeming factor about them.
Where I work, smoking is still allowed outside. Its going to be a smoke-free facility soon. No smoking anywhere on the grounds. Should be interesting when that goes into effect as its not only for staff but for patients as well.
The OP mentioned lung cancer. Thats not the only disease associated with smoking. Emphysema is a much more common disease. Its a long, drawn out death. I have regular bouts of bronchitis and have been having more frequent episode of mild asthma. I attribute both to my 15 years of smoking.
As far as smoking in resturants, I'm glad they stopped that. Nothing worse than smoke wafting over into my space while I'm trying to enjoy a nice meal.
Until they banned indoor smoking, I stopped going to see live music in clubs. You could see the level of haze about halfway through the evening. Not to mention the massive headache from inhaling all that second hand smoke.
To smokers that complain about beeing shunned, yes you are. Get used to it or quit smoking. Your choice.
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