A coterie of Democratic and Republican state legislators wants to ban smoking in virtually all indoor public spaces in Delaware. Good for them.
Smoking is a dangerous, filthy habit.
There is no question it leads to serious health problems and death. Cancer and heart disease, two of the state's top killers, can be traced to smoking tobacco. Many companies already have banned smoking on their premises or have designated rooms for nicotine addicts so other employees stay healthier. On the previous page, Dr. Wayne H. Franklin describes the health risks posed by tobacco smoking. His statistics about second-hand smoke are alarming.