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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Absolutely not, because it makes me physically ill.
Tearing, sneezing, coughing, vomiting.

I don't care that you are smoking, or why, or what, but please don't smoke in the air that I'm breathing.

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So, by your logic, as a vegetarian I (& all other veggies/vegans worldwide - not to mention many pregnant women) should be able to ban all barbecuing of animal meats because the smell makes me/us physically ill?!?  I'm talking serious tearing, coughing, vomiting and all! Can we ban farms too, while we're at it? Not that there's any here in the city but when I visit the "summer home" - talk about migranes & nauseating smells! By the way, have you happened to walk near an intersection in DC lately or gotten a whiff of a woodburning fireplace? I don't think I should be forced to tolerate such noxious gasses because "I don't care... why, or what, but please don't smoke in the air I'm breathing" Is this really the American that you want to live in... where a few pps discomfort dictates what the rest of the free society can partake in? Because that is utter lunacy to me!

I am in no way suggesting that we live in a free-for-all world but if EVERYONE would take personal responsibility and just use (what used to be) some common sense, you know... being kind & considerate of others, showing compassion, a wee bit of tolerance, and for goodness sake - cut your fellow sister or brother a little slack now & again. Next time, try gently and kindly explaining your allergy to the "offender" (of whatever variety) and at least give them the opportunity to remedy the situation & if they can't or won't, then take it upon your grown-up self to quietly & dignifiably walk away.  Acknowledge the fact we all have rights, and it may also help to try to remember these three things: 1. the best resolution to any situation begins with you putting yourself in the other person's shoes; 2. Some people really, truely get enjoyment out of the activity in which you find so repulsive (& I'm not referring only to those who partake themselves); 3. You my dear, are not the most important person in the universe - sorry - the good news in that is that neither is anyone else!

To make what a (very long) story short; yes, I could be friends with a smoker just not a selfish or intolerant one.

P.S.: So very sorry for the long rant, especially considering the time lapse from the last post, but I stumbled upon the thread and after reading so many replies - especially this one - I couldn't resist!  :wink: [/quote]

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