The New York State Libertarian Party is doing something useful;
The state Libertarian Party, taking a page from the California recall, is beginning a statewide petition drive to repeal the New York smoking ban. The Libertarians say bar and restaurant owners should have the right to decide whether to permit smoking or not on their property.
Laws that impose a ban on restaurant smoking don't address a real problem - they merely address a perceived inconvenience to nonsmokers, said John Clifton, New York State Libertarian Party chairman. "The smoking ban is a petty infringement on recreational liberties, on behalf of a disputed dogma (the supposed health hazards of second hand smoke)."
You don't have to win elections to be effective. This action is a nice example of the beneficial activities minor political parties can sponsor. It's hard to get a mainstream political group involved with an effort like this. After all, it will be very unpopular in some circles, and politicians are loathe to alienate voters. Libertarians, however, have little to lose.
Good luck, people!