(Clears throat).

Seasoned smoker here of over 35 years. Since when did this board become so anti-smoking? For me, that's one of the first freedoms the government targeted.

Listen. I know people die from complications associated with smoking. But I've also known several people to live well into their 80's. Personally, I believe genetics play a big role. Likewise I've seen people who were never around smoking who got lung cancer.

Should you smoke? Probably not. Should you be allowed to smoke without being bereded and degraded? Absolutely. Personal freedom reigns.

Should businesses be forced to ban smoking? NO. Business owners should be allowed to make that decision only. Unless of course its a medical facility or public school.

But the overreach went way too far.

Nicotine also protects against COVID. Ask me if I've been sick.