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Everyone seems to continue to ignore the fact that DerBlitzkrieger pointed out: there's no study that proves 2nd hand smoke is hazardous to your health. The FDA study that initially spoke of the dangers of 2nd hand smoke and is cited by all anti-smoking lobbying was withdrawn because it simply had no scientific basis.
now, i have never smoked a cigarette in my life. this isn't because i believe i have moral superiority to people who do, or greater willpower, or desire for better health -- i just think it smells bad. i infrequently smoke a cigar or pipe because i think they taste and smell good. however, banning cigarettes in all indoor establishments is fairly adsurd. sure, i'd prefer if it were the case, but i don't think it is my right to impose that on every patron. 2nd hand smoke is at worst an annoyance (might be some harm with EXTREME exposure), and banning it without anymore justification is absurd. bar/resurant owners should have the final say on what is allowed on their property.
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