Let me start by saying I'm personally naive to the addiction ... tried it, didn't like it, it's never been a problem for me. I don't shun friends and co-workers who choose to smoke, I only ask that they not do it in my car or home. I'll go to the bar and sit next to them and wave my hand in their face if their cigarette is blowing right in mine. That being said - I know I'm putting myself at risk by breathing in the air, just as I'm at risk for eating those darn McD's fries.

Back to the original point at hand which claims that smoking bans are dangerous to smokers becuase it causes chain smoking. I guess I'm having a hard time understanding this point. No one is forcing you to smoke any more or less than you would if there weren't a smoking ban, just restricting where you can do so.

I also believe that quitting is an option - again this is my naive, never addicted opinion. I've seen people quit so I have to believe it's a possibility.