I was talking about spending public funds. You're talking about a private issue, a commercial issue between restaurants and their patrons. Restaurants began creating smoking and non-smoking areas back in the 70's, and I have no problem with how businesses choose to operate.

There was no reason to throw my tax dollars at it when capitalism was already taking care of the matter. Throwing the power of the law behind this simply meant a lot of people now feel they have the right to abuse others based on perceived lifestyle choices. I don't smoke, but I can't tell you how many times in the years since the anti-smoking laws were passed that I've been on the receiving end of a non-smoker's abusive behavior - and they felt completely smug and justified because "it was Teh Law".