If I you were eating at a restaurant and I decidet to plat trombone or bagpipes at the next table, you'd see that logic in banning THAT soon enough...and it isn't even strictly unhealthy!

And, if tobacco were a new invention that had just been tried and was under investigation, it would NEVER get approval! The ONLY reason it still exists is because of the economic shock of stopping it all at once. And if tobacco companies were not able to sell their product in 3rd world countries, they would be hurting.

For non-smokers, a smoke filled room is PAINFUL! It is unhealthy!...Your so-called 'rights' as smokers were pandered to long enough. This is one issue where not even a majority should rule....I have seen the society (in the USA) change from one in which cigarettes were everywhere and no escape, to a situation where USUALLY a smoker must go AWAY to smoke!

I can well understand that it is a nuisance for one who is addicted to do things like going outside...or waiting to the end of an airplane flight...but your 'nuisance' is NOTHING compared to my comfort & health!

The only reason I have EVER threatened to punch someone was for blowing smoke directly in my face. I am sorry if you are hooked and can't easily give it up...I'm even sorrier if you are one who thinks you actually 'enjoy' smoking....but that's how it is...and in 20-40 years, it will be a rare thing to see a cigarette. Thank goodness.

(who, ME?..opinionated?