[Copernicus]

It seems when they tried this in California, the vice squad quickly learned smokers respond a lot more emphatically than prostitutes and drug dealers who think getting busted is part of the cost of doing business.

The average smoker thinks of himself as a law abiding citizen and is likely to take offense at getting nailed with a fine or penalty.

The injury rate for cop and citizen skyrocketed during smoking confrontations.

Have not heard any updates recently about how the situation was resolved.

Best regards,

[Liz]

Kalifornians kick-dust when riled, eh?