We live in a democracy, more people dislike smoking than like it - so it's going to be banned. I think it's the one good thign this government will have done. It bugs me when i come home stinking after a couple of hours in most pubs in aberdeen, but I accept it as it's 'the norm'. I think there should be some bars where smoking should be allowed as we should cater for every part of society. I can pretty much bet you though they aren't going to be full of groups on nights out, it'll be loner pint men/women. they can all cough their guts up together. how nice.