As a smoker myself (10 a day, 15 @ weekends) I totally agree - I think it's the best thing to come from the government in a long time. Why should our bad habit prevent others like pregnant women, asthsmatics, families with elderly and small children and just general non smokers from going to the pub or a restaurant? The smokers should definately be the minoirity in public places. Our disgusting habit should affect us and us alone. We can't expect others to suffer at our expense. Yet I don't think we should be frowned upon - Its our choice at the end of the day - I know doctors who smoke! (Not that it makes it ok) Hopefully this will encourage smokers to give up and realise its a f***ing waste of time and money - I'm working on it! Not sure how it will work in clubs though - the dj's are not going to ber best pleased that everyone has to vacate the dance floor for a ciggy!