New smoking restrictions in Washington. Oh boy!

[tonkatoyman]

tonkatoyman,
I see your point but people do actually live in apartment buildings on the ground floor. I used to and could not open my windows in the summer as there were smokers outside all day every day. I have no rights too? By your logic if I stood outside a door splashing a carcinogenic chemical around and you had to walk through it that is ok too right? It isn't smell that is the problem it is a carcinogen, second hand smoke IS a cancer causing agent. I am glad that I live where there are laws to protect my health and my rights!

The thing that pisses me off so much around this issue is that the smokers whom are so lazy that they have to light up just outside the door have absolutely no respect or consideration for others. They simply do not care at all, it is so self centred. Is it so much to ask that they walk away from the windows and doors of other peoples homes and offices? Would those smokers just start smoking in your home with out asking too?

Not all smokers do, many walk away from the building and don't toss butts all over the place and actually care about the rest of us, I have no beef with them. I am sorry it doesn't seem like it is such a big deal.

Folks, Please understand I am well aware of the dangers of smoking. I am an ex-smoker from many years ago who watched his father take breathing treatments just so he could smoke one more cig. And you are right many smokers are very inconsiderate. But lets put your comments into perspective. You said if "I were splashing carcinogen around"...that clearly falls under the danger to humans I stated earlier. Yes you have rights too. How ever you also have the responsibility to do your due diligence prior to leasing.
If cigarettes are that big a concern to you do you say the government must out law all smoking where ever I want to be. Or do you see to it you live in a building that does not allow smokers where you will be affected. If you choose the first then whats next on the I don't want that around list. If the second then the government has no business legislating this.