I do get the point about Government sticking its nose everywhere, and I agree thats a slippery slope.
But I feel that cig smoke IS a step above "just" offensive odor.
Dog Doo, perfume, all these smells can be offensive, no doubt. But they aren't as dangerous to the health (although gross and perfumes CAN trigger headaches). Plus they don't seem to linger like Cig smoke.
I don't know what it is about cig smoke, but it seems to be the most penetrating and long lasting stuff there is. Its like cat pee in the way that it seems impossible to get rid off unless you go to great measures like tearing out carpet, painting walls, changing fabrics.
When I get mail from smokers, it makes my eyes tear !! Its incredible how strong it is. When I had a smoker visit the house, it reeked even though she smoked outside. I had to wash the linen 3 x . No joke. Each time the wash was finished the washer reeked of it upon opening. Even after 3 washings the smell was there when opening the dryer.
And its not "just" the smell. Thats just on top of the health concern. I guess what really gets me are the smokers that have zero regards for the non-smokers.
I think compromises can be found, and NOONE should have their health and well being affected because of someone elses guilty pleasure.
I wish the government would stay out of it. But on the other hands, if so, then there would still be smoking in restaurants, and everywhere else. Because as its been said, it seems incredibly hard to quit and most people would not quit smoking in public places simply out of consideration to others, I'm afraid...
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