A new statewide poll conducted by EMC Research on behalf of Tobacco Free Kids, shows that 71 percent of Washington voters oppose amending the state's voter-approved smoking ban to allow cigars in bars, restaurants, and some retail stores. 84 percent of respondents support the current law, including 67 percent of smokers.

Wow. That's pretty overwhelming support for a measure that Seattle Times editorial board member Bruce Ramsey has decried as nanny-state momentum toward unfreedom. Because, you know, his editorial board always respects the will of the people.