In this case, that means working people. Yes, there has been buzz from the patrons themselves, but this smoking bylaw, like the one the B.C. Workers Compensation Board instituted for its province, is meant to protect the health and safety of workers. People who work eight to 10 hours a day in a room filled with second-hand smoke may sicken or die. If that danger concerns them, then they can just get another job. So with this in mind, there are a few other ''big brother'' laws affecting workers that should be reconsidered.
Some people are natural born drivers.
They can drive 14 to 18 hours without a break and not fall asleep at the wheel or make a bad judgment call at highway speeds. And those who can't stay awake entertain motorists as they weave back and forth on the road. Some provide work for paramedics and police. It's their lives and their choice. It's not like their employers are forcing them to do this.