Quote: King Snarf said: You did note that I said people shouldn't smoke around children, the elderly, or the very ill? My comment was directed at all able-bodied people. Now, in what situation nowadays would avoiding second-hand smoke be difficult?
There are plenty of daily-life situations where going out of your way to avoid being around smokers is not condusive to accomplishing goals. Waiting for the bus, being in line somewhere, trying to get work done in some way, etc. There are also instances where politeness factors in. My friend's stepmother smokes religiously. When I'm over for dinner, it's like eating inside a chimney. If we go to restaurants, we're always in the smoking section. If we're sitting somewhere waiting, and I have to make polite conversation, out comes the pack o' ciggies.
I'm not judgemental about people who smoke. It's common, it's their life, they know the risks, they can do what they want. However, I am judgemental about people who smoke publically and socially, but then expect other people to move if the potentially harmful substances they're igniting are bothersome.
