To Smoke or Not to Smoke

Does the state of Illinois have the right to tell it citizens that they cannot smoke in certain places? Well in my honest opinion I don’t think the federal or state government has the right to tell people whether they can smoke or not. Even though smoking may be bad for you I feel that people should be allowed to decide for themselves. What’s next will they tell me I can’t eat French Fries because they are not good for me? I mean when does stop. Most Americans are educated enough to know that smoking can kill them as well as second hand smoke can harm others . Most smokers take this into consideration when they light up. You will always have those who just have no consideration for other but that is with anything from the driver who cuts you off at the last minute just to beat you to the traffic light to the person that uses fowl language in public when children are present. I understand where the nonsmokers are coming they shouldn’t have to eat in a restaurant or drink a beer in a bar and breathe in the second hand toxic fumes from the guy sitting a table or bar stool away. But do we really need a law to make this happen, as a ex smoker I do not allow people to smoke in my house or car. I simply tell them this is my home or property and I don’t allow smoking period. Did not take a act of congress or the Illinois legislature to pass a law saying you can’t smoke, I said it as a home owner. I for one think the business owner should decide if you can or can’t smoke in their establishment. I mean have we really become that petty that a man or woman can’t tell a person “I’m sorry you cannot smoke in here” It is my restaurant, bar please do not light up in here thank you. Most smokers would respect the owner’s wishes an if they still felt they needed to have a cigarette at that moment they would find another place to eat or drink. I think the smoking ban was just another way for the Government to make money off of business owners and people in general.