Cigarette tax increase: Say hello to a black market and the crime that comes with it.
FEDERAL ban on smoking in 'public' areas: See signature, and so much for region's rights, eh Harry?
Privately owned restaraunts aren't public, Harry. Airports, school, and various government buildings are, and I'm fine with banning smoking in those. But if you don't like an establishment's policy on smoking, then just don't go - you have a CHOICE. People act like this is being shoved down their throats, like they can't change their own behavior to avoid second hand smoke - it is utter laziness. I find it appalling that you are so anti-freedom and anti-region's rights.
Also, you shouldn't believe all the studies and stuff you read - I've heard of other
studies that say second hand smoking has little to no effect. What you have heard is the oversensationalized bias of the media. Of course, bias exists on both sides of the debate, so you have to take what both sides say with a grain of salt. The truth is most likely that second hand smoke is bad for you, but only if you are constantly exposed to it - irregular exposure probably won't give you cancer, so if you are smart enough to avoid it you can do so easily.(once again, just don't go if you don't like it - you have a choice, exercise it)
