I have a great deal of sympathy for smokers. They are hooked on the most potent of all drugs, the habit that's harder to break than cocaine or heroin.

The problem is that tobacco smoke contains all kinds of harmful chemicals that kill not only the smoker but harm everyone within their cloud.

If you can smell it, it can hurt you.

The problem is that those addicted can't understand those who choose not to smoke. They do it so they figure it's their right to continue though it hurts others. It's not a malevolent thing, it's an addictive behavior which is not easy to break. So being "high and mighty" about it and saying "just say no" won't help the situation. But if more clubs were more non-smoking, then maybe the smokers would take the tough road and quit. They would be doing themselves a great service and to everyone who doesn't smoke around them.

There are plenty of ex-drug users who state that they really felt good being high. But the price paid is too dear.

It's tough to break a pernicious habit but worth the effort but I personally applaud the courage that it takes to do it. Alcohol and tobacco addiction require great strength to break. I'm grateful for those who have the courage to do it.

Frank