And just for the record, we (and a lot of other people we've talked to) are far MORE likely now to go out for a social drink or meal in a pub than before (we're in Wales, which has already stopped smoking in public places). I've lost count of the number of pubs and restaurants we've left early because of the smoke. I have asthma and my husband is an actor and values his voice, and we can't be in a smoky atmosphere without consequences.
So forgive me if I can't feel too sorry for the "freedom" lost to smokers, when their "freedom" meant my dependence on having my asthma inhaler to hand. I do think we have a far more important right to breathe clean air than any right to light up a cigarette which contains all manner of toxins in addition to the tobacco.
I'm also not too sorry for drivers restricting their alcohol intake, or for drivers being persuaded that two hands on a steering wheel is generally good practice.
Now if they'd only tighten up on drivers who ignore the rules on roundabouts and motorway sliproads ...or sitting in the middle lane ...Sorry if this infringes anyone's freedom! (Actually, no, I'm not.)

Anne