[StBernard] Why wait? SB742 - Act 815

[Westley Annis]

I hesitate to even reply to this because it is such a sensitive subject.
 
I am a smoker.  I started smoking in college with the odd cig or two in high
school.  Most of my friends in college smoked also, some smoking other than
tobacco products. <g>  I tell myself today it's my "informed choice" to
continue to smoke but the plain truth is I do enjoy it.  
 
That being said, whenever I am out at a restaurant or such, if they allow
smoking I feel it's okay to do so.  Now, I don't feel a need to light one up
every 5 minutes or so.  Usually I can have a cigarette driving to the place
and get through a meal without the need to smoke.  Now afterwards, I do
enjoy a cigarette with my coffee and Tia Maria or whatever.
 
If a restaurant changes to a no-smoking policy and I enjoy that restaurant I
won't be able to smoke there but it won't be a problem.  If I can't get
through a meal without a cigarette then I guess I should only do carry-out!
LOL!
 
Perhaps a solution when the smoke-free policy is implemented is to create a
patio-dining option for smokers.
 
Just my 2 cents on it.
 
jly