Is smoking in public places that big of a deal to you? WHY?

Answer 1

Mickey: I've held different positions on this issue at different times in my life. When I was young and dating a smoker, none of this "smoke-free" stuff had been written into law. I put up with it, although I never thought it was pleasant. Lately, though, I have learned that one of the triggers of my lifelong suffering with killer migraines is...guess what? Cigarette smoke. NOW, I'm a big advocate of smoke-free workplaces and restaurants. Yes, it's self serving, but I'm not the only one who is affected by second hand smoke in an extreme degree. Do you care for your own health and the health of others around you?

Answer 2

Yes, it's a big deal to me personally. Too much smoke can set off days of panic attacks for me, occasionally seizures. Why should someone else have the right to do that to me?

There's a new smoking ban on here and it's fantastic to be able to go out without paying the price.

Answer 3

I can't stand it. I have a heard time dealing with the smoke. It makes my eyes burn really bad. I seldom go to clubs late in the evenings because of it. I can only go when it is really slow so the smoke isn't to bad. Then afterwords I have to wash my clothes and take a shower to get rid of the smell. The smell alone can make me sick to my stomach at times.

If someone wants to smoke then they should do so in a place where others aren't forced to deal with it.

Answer 4

I hate smelling like smoke! I hate the taste of it, plus it kills!
So, yeah, it is a big deal to me. That is why I love that many places have Smoking bans. Plus, second hand smoke usually makes me very sick because of alergies.

Answer 5

its not a big deal. but now that it has changed where you cant do anything like that anymore. its kind of a surprise when you go into a restaurant and they say "smoking or non-smoking"
but its not really a big deal
you no what i mean

Answer 6

Yes.
1) I don't smoke
2) Smoking smells nasty
3) I don't want to smell like as ashtray because people are too lazy to go outside
4) I don't want to get the effects of second hand smoke inside my kungs
5) It's just all-around inconsiderate. I wouldn't fart loudly around you, so there is no need for you to smoke around me.

Answer 7

YES!! I think it's extremely rude. Sure, people should have the right to smoke if they really want to do that to themselves, but that should be a second hand right. I believe it should be a first hand right for us to be able to breathe fresh air. When people smoke around non-smokers, they have no choice but to breathe that in (or leave, which shouldn't have to happen).

Answer 8

I hate it. I'm allergic to smoke, just breathing it in makes my throat ache and if I walk through enough of it I have to use an inhaler. Mostly it bugs me when smokers stand where you have no choice except to walk through their cloud, like right outside a door or by the ATM.

Answer 9

I hate it a lot. Nothing worse then going to enjoy a dinner some place and having to smell smoke.

-that being said, I think it should be up to the restaraunt to decide if smoking should be allowed... NOT THE GOVERNMENT. I also dispise mandantory seat-belts.

Answer 10

living in new jersey, its a great thing to not have to deal with people smoking in bars, clubs, restaurants, etc. its a pain in the *** to have to smell the smoke all the time and even worse to smell like smoke when you leave.