We don't really have a say in the matter,Stephen Fry, Chris Tarrant,David Hockney, Tory MP Boris Johnson and Bob Geldof to name a few all opposed the smoking ban in 2004 even writing a letter claiming:-
(Edit - Please can I remind people that copy and pasting text from BBC sites is not allowed, posting a link to the story is ok - Neil )
BBC NEWS | UK | Stars oppose public smoking ban
What's folks thoughts on separating kids into a space where they won't be at risk (for instance the boot)

or like taxis do have a glass/plastic divide?