I somewhat agree, but can also see the issue against it as well. The arguement though is somewhat unfair for both parties.
Cigarette smoke is dangerous for both smoker and non-smoker. Studies have shown that inhaled expelled cigarette smoke (2nd hand smoke) is actually more dangerous than inhaled cigarette smoke (1st hand smoke) direct from a cigarette itself .. meaning 2nd hand smoke has more cancer causing agents in it than 1st hand smoke.
That fact alone makes it pretty unacceptable in public places. You can't make a choice to not breathe, and saying people shouldn't go out in public is pretty assinine and selfish (businesses could not stay in business without the financial contributions of non-smokers) .. so the only logical solution to the problem for smokers and non-smokers alike is to not allow smoking in locations that are enclosed (like restaurants) or in cars with children.
Where public health is concerned it no different than requiring food service workers to keep their hands washed and/or wear gloves/hair nets and the rules set up and enforced by the health department.
Sometimes people have to be inconvienced for the greater good .. health and well being.
Smoking, unlike breathing, is a choice people choose to make. They can wait until they get outside .. do they like or really want to .. usually not. But that alone isn't going to kill, physically harm, or make them sick, unlike cigarette smoke.
