I think the problem with smoking in public places is for the business - the whole second-hand smoke thing has been blown way out of proportion, but that means that people are scared about it. So if one bar has no smoking, and another allows smoking, most non-smokers would probably prefer to go to the no smoking bar to "protect themselves" from the smoke. I think it's more of a business manoeuvre than anything else.
But I do think smokers should be allowed to smoke in designated areas - it's their choice!!
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