here's my comment on this poll on banning smoking outdoors:
cigarette smoke is one of the few things that i really hate. i actually get angry every time i smell it, except when i'm in a place where it's "expected", such as in a casino.
the main issue is that not all smokers are nice enough to realize that there are people who just don't want to smell cigarette smoke. i've seen smokers who are considerate, who go to a distant corner of the parking lot away from others (first time i saw this, i wanted to thank the dude), but there are plenty of others who don't do this.
have you ever driven behind a smoker who had their windows rolled down? i am jolted from my otherwise normal driving experience. i have to roll up my windows and put my A/C on recycle mode. why don't they just leave the smoke in their cars?
if it's not clear yet, i don't have an issue with people smoking, but, WHY INFLICT IT ON OTHERS? you're making other people hate you. that is the issue.
another car example. have you ever driven next to someone blaring music that you hate? sure, it's ok for them to play it, but geez, keep it in your car. if i wanted to listen to it, i would be inside your car.
surely smokers can understand. but if they simply want to "exercise their right", making others PUT UP with THEIR choice.. then yeah, you're going to have people who want to ban smoking everywhere.
in conclusion: no further bans, but apt complexes and condos, etc, should have their own bans. but dammit, if i have to keep taking measures to preserve my immediate airspace cuz of inconsiderate smokers, i'd be more likely to support more extensive bans.
what are your thoughts?