underfoot

when the smoking ban first came into play i didn't mind. it was easier on my lungs and i had to do laundry less frequently. but the more time that passes the more i miss the days when you could smoke indoors. i think there is a significant cultural loss when you cut smoking completely out of the picture. smoking is primitive in the best way. putting fire close to your face and inhaling smoke. its has been a staple of social interaction and a facilitator of contemplative talk for centuries. if a bar wants to choose to be smoke free then so be it, but they should also have the choice to allow smoking. i imagine the more interesting conversation and happenings would take place in the bars that allows it.

smoking is bad for your health sure, but no one goes to the bar for their health... at least not their physical health.