<p>Vitrac is correct, smoking is far from a “basic right”. If it were, smoking bans by local governments, which are common in the Northeast, would have been declared unconstitutional. And it will change the air quality in places like the entrance to the LBC, outside of PJ’s etc. that are in the interior of the campus. I would argue I have a greater right to not be poisoned when traversing public space and therefore smoking should be limited to private properties that choose to allow it, such as residences or bars if the owners opt for it.</p>
<p>These addicted workers certainly have a right to smoke in their own homes and, until either New Orleans or Louisiana passes a public smoking ban, in public places as well. But on private property that forbids it? No.</p>