Once upon a time I said this.
This is true. This is not something that needs to be solved at the local level, but at the state level instead. I truly believe that the day will come soon where Ohio voters will choose to ban smoking in public spaces. That day, however, is still on the horizon.
The day I spoke of cometh tomorrow, dear Smokers.
Today is the last day smoking will be legal in virtually all public establishments in Ohio. Voters last month decided to snuff out smoking in bowling alleys, bars, restaurants, clubs and nearly all workplaces.
And to that I say amen. It's time for people to quit smoking anyway. Maybe this new law will help a few smokers beome ex-smokers sooner rather than later. Thank God for the wise voters of Ohio, who not only booted the jackass Republicans out of office, but gave us all the gift of smoke free restaurants and bars. Thank you.