Despite what The Daily Collegian's Board of Opinion may believe, there is no official document that lists your right to expel smoke and chemicals out of your body in areas where other people can breathe them in ("Outdoor Smoking Bans: Government lacks power to legislate lifestyles," March 21).

Everyone is entitled to "life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness," but only when it does not interfere with the "life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness" of others. The local government involved in this case is looking out for the best interest of its citizens, not trying to control their lives. The government may not have the right to legislate an individual's lifestyle choices, but smoking causes health issues that can drive up the cost of health care, which does happen to be a concern of the government.