bluegargantua

As long as the leash doesn't directly affect anyone else (eg. they don't trip / clothesline someone else with it), I think that they should have the freedom to do as they wish in a public space. If however, it's a private space, the owner of the space should be able to dictate whether they feel it's an appropriate behaviour for the space (eg. if you own your own bar, and you want nasty cigars to be smoked there, go for it). And yes, I saw at least 3 people on short leads at the FFF.