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EDITORIAL: State smoking ban all but certain 

we're glad to see the controversial issue go to the ballot, but we're disappointed another 16 months will pass before public smoking becomes a thing of the past in our state.

This state has already endured a robust debate on public smoking. Before the Legislature passed the proposed ban, the pros and cons were well documented; exceptions were discussed and debated and a vigorous public debate added to the spirited legislative one.

And yet here we are. . . .

One thing seems clear: Unless Stalley's group finds insufficient signatures to force a recount at the Secretary of State's office, we can expect 16 months of robust and spirited debate, again.

And then on one day, in November 2010, we'll put the issue to rest.

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