JustARide:
Yes I think you're right. It's more in line with the thinking of the Christian Right than traditional conservatism. I also think there is quite a bit of class warfare behind the initiative, at least where I am from. Snobbery fuels a lot of the interest in the ban - at least as much as a legitimate concern for the public health.
If I had to guess, I would say it's the "family values" conservatives that generally support anti-smoking legislation.
Yes I think you're right. It's more in line with the thinking of the Christian Right than traditional conservatism. I also think there is quite a bit of class warfare behind the initiative, at least where I am from. Snobbery fuels a lot of the interest in the ban - at least as much as a legitimate concern for the public health.