As a smoker, I have absolutely no problem with going outside for a smoke. I go outside when I'm at work. I own my own home and go outside when I'm at home too - totally by choice.
The problem I have is the Nazi-like anti smokers that cough up at storm whenever you come within 30' of them outside. You wanted me outside - I am there. Don't try and push me somewhere else now.
And based on the amount of both federal and provincial tax I pay on my smokes (over $5 a pack), I'd guess that the revenues they get far surpass their expenses.
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