Smoking in public

The smoking ban has hit epic proportions. It has even hit here in the little back woods hole in the wall I call home.I can understand the fact it is unhealthy, but there isn't enough room here for me to list ALL the things in our lives that can potentially kill us.The worst part is the non- smokers are STILL allowed to bring their brats to restaurants, which I find far more offensive than cigarette smokers.Have you ever sat at a table, and right next to you is a table of "free thinking" parents,who let their kids run a muck? I will find a place where in this "free" country, we are still allowed to make our own choices, good or bad.North Carolina has what is referred to as a "sin tax". It put high taxes on Cigs, alcohol,tanning beds, artificial finger nail establishments, boating & recreational activities, anything that isn't considered every day living.The ironic thing here is N.C. is known for it's tobacco crops. which has left me asking WTF?