I saw the discussion going on between John (Jer) and John (Zep). Thought this article would be of interest in lieu of some of that discussion. Times have changed dramatically for many of us here, but being that we have members from a worldwide community, others are in a totally different environment.
But even those of us who are living in more restrictive smoking environment only have to think back ten or twenty years and they will realize that times have really changed. Those of you who are in a more progressive smoking restricted society should feel great appreciation when realizing how far their personal world has come. Those who are still in a society that has few restrictions should take some hope that change will likely come. No one 20 years ago could have dreamed that smoking restrictions now in place in certain places could have happened where they live. The same will probably happen for you too. Whether or not it is ever restricted around you or not will not effect your success. It is not whether people are smoking by you, only whether or not you are smoking. If you want to stay free always remember to never take another puff!
Joel