Heres how it goes.
In today's modern, educated society, most smokers know what the fuck they are 'doing' to themselves. They know that it's not good for them, and that there's cancer risks, and all the other statistics that we learned in health class. Most smokers don't give a shit, otherwise they wouldn't still be smoking. It's a casual activity that lots of people enjoy. Deal with it.
On the other hand, if you didn't drink, and you went into a bar, would you start rattling off facts about alcohol poisoning and whatnot? Of course not. People who drink know in excess know that it's probably not the best idea, but they just want to do what they want to do.
Now back to second-hand smoke, I smoke outside. I smoke walking from one place to the next, or by the ashcan. If you don't want to catch my smoke, then don't stand near the ashcan. Basically, it comes down to, if you're going to bitch and moan about second hand smoke, DON'T HANG AROUND SMOKERS OR PLACES WHERE PEOPLE ARE ALLOWED TO SMOKE. If it bothers you that much, then go away. I wouldn't intentionally smoke in a place where I shouldn't. If I am at a freinds house who smokes and we light up, people bitch, but you know what? It's his house, and he and I can smoke if we want to, because it's his own fucking house. If you don't like it, go away.
As far as smelling smoke on people clothes and whatnot, so what? You're not going to get second hand smoke from the scent on someone's clothes. Thats like going to the gas station and bitching about it smelling like gasoline. You're not going to affect your health from a scent.
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