[cmj]

We were at SP town square the other night (market night) and there were two sets of people we noticed who were smoking. One group brought t.v. tray tables and appeared quite settled. They were outside of the non-smoking area. Yes, it smelled of cigarette smoke and yes, we chose to keep walking. The other woman was sitting on a bench. There was shrubbery behind the bench. There was a sign on ground level between the sidewalk and the shrubs that stated the smoke free zone policy. I noticed her because it was a windy evening and her smoke was blowing toward everyone walking up the sidewalk. (Near the hot dog vendor.) We talked about it and decided the signs are far too small and they're at curb level. How many people look down and see them? I know "don't" signs are not considered good for any business but I do think people who are addicted to smoking should have signs where they can see them and those who are kind will follow the rules. I used to smoke. I was always aware of where my smoke was blowing and took care to keep it out of other people's faces. I think some people just don't care. They make it bad for all smokers.