I support the movement to make all public places, including bars and gaming facilities, smoke-free in Louisiana. This is more than a convenience or preference issue. Smoking is the leading cause of avoidable deaths. It costs Louisiana millions of dollars in healthcare costs and thousands of lives every year. I agree that ordinances that protect all employees, patrons, entertainers, musicians and others in all workplaces, including bars and gaming facilities, on a local and/or statewide basis should exist.