Browsing through some old files this afternoon I discovered an archive of all the editorial opinion pieces I wrote while editor of The Border Watch. One published on November 19, 2008 related to smoking in public places. The issue was a subject of community debate following the Mount Gambier Christmas Parade. Things have moved on since then, with smoking bans planned or enforced in hospital grounds, children’s playgrounds and Rundle Mall. I would like to go a step further and ban smoking anywhere in public where people gather.