I think the ban on smoking on the property at the hospital is overkill. There is still 20 to 25 percent of the population that smoke and in an often stressful situation there should be an area people can smoke. I would agree with the area not being close to the entrance or exit out of respect for those who dont smoke but have a little respect for those of us who do and not force us to break the rules. Smokers understand, and from what i see day to day, respect others in there daily lives all i ask is for the same. thank you