Is this just a ban on smoking in public places, such as bars, restaurants, businesses, public builidngs and the like? If so, this is kind of old hat. Such bans are in place all over the country, you know.
You’re right, it is old hat, but that doesn’t make it any less offensive. I don’t smoke and never have, and I love walking into a restaurant or bar with no smoke, but if patrons can choose whether or not to go in and spend their money, then the government has no business regulating. Even more offensive is the fabricated “justification” that the reason for the ban is to protect the other employees. How disingenious can you get?