But the law seems to only require a neighbor to complain the smoke is a problem. Does it say that a police officer has to verify that the smoke is a nuisance? I see this as both an intrusion in private property rights and a handy way to harass your neighbors.

When did we become such a nation of whinning wussies, anyway? I never smoked but in the past I had to work in poorly ventilated communications centers with several smokers. This was primarily from 1978-80. I didn't like it but I didn't go around whinning about it, either. Now, if someone lights up 100 yards away or even in someone else's home, people start whinning like sniveling little wimps.

As far as smoking goes, I don't smoke. Anyone who tries to light up in my home is in danger of severe bodily harm. My home - my choice. If you think I'm bad, you should see my wife.

However, if I go to someone else's home and he/she is a smoker, if they choose to light up, then it's up to me to either leave or tolerate the smoke. Their home - their choice. Frankly, I believe the same standard applies to business owners as well. If smoking in their business bothers me, I can choose to take my money elsewhere. For that reason, I completely oppose the laws that some cities have enacted that prohibit a business owner from allowing smoking in their business if they choose. As long as people have the freedom of choice not to patronize a business, then business owners should be free to make these decisions as they see fit.