I know that I will be "hammered" for posting this, but, it is my honest opinion on this subject and since most of my posts to any threads seem to "kill" the thread, I have nothing to lose by posting my thoughts and opinions.
First - I am very sorry that you had to go through what you did, but, that is life in the real world. I honestly feel you were more offended by the odor than being worried about your health risk by being exposed to second hand smoke.
There is not enough evidence to support any claims about the effects of second hand smoke. Most of the the so-called evidence is not accurate and has been tampered with to read the way the non-smokers want it to read to support their agenda.
There are "tons" of proven facts and research to support alcohol related deaths caused by people driving after enjoying their favorite brews at club meetings and bars, but, we are not going to do anything about the results from drinking and driving even though they can be supported with facts. Same with deaths caused from driving while using cell phones and texting.
I do not mean to upset anyone with the above opinions. They are just my opinions based on research and facts that most do not want to read about. I smoke a pipe and I enjoy it. I make it a practice to never smoke my pipe in anyone's vehicle or home. I respect the rights of non-smokes and those who have quit and only wish they would leave my rights alone. I am so tired of watching and listening to groups that are out to outlaw things that they do not like. Now these groups are trying to destroy my Christian religion and making it illegal but their's is the "right" religion.
Once again, please understand that this post is not meant to offend or upset anyone and if it has, then I apologize. I am just tired of be "trodded" on because I do something that a group does not like. I see things happening everyday that I do not agree with, but, I do not try to ban people together to make it illegal and to change the world to my ways. I respect other's opinions and just wish they would do the same for me.
Please "google" up the facts on alcohol and second hand smoke deaths. I think you will be surprised at what you read especially on the second hand smoke issue. All the "stated facts" were tampered with and twisted around to the groups agenda. The facts can be supported and proved on alcohol related deaths. Yes, I do drink beer socially. I do not drink until I am falling down drunk and then get into a vehicle and drive. Anything done is excess is harmful to your body.
I support all facts about drinking and driving because they can be proved. I do not support any of the "so-called facts" of the effects of second hand smoke because there is not any evidence to support their facts. It is all group driven and myths.
I am so sorry for posting this, but, I am glad I have had the chance and freedom to post it and I hope and pray I have not "ticked" anyone off. If I have, then this will be another posts that turned into a "thread killer" and I am getting use to that. Here is some interesting reading"
http://yourdoctorsorders.com/2009/01...nd-hand-smoke/
And this:
http://www.edgarsnyder.com/drunk-dri...tatistics.html
Warren
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