Cigarette smoke is the residue of your pleasure.It pollutes the air, contaminates my hair, and dirties my clothes, not to mention what it does to my lungs.
This takes place without my consent.
Yes, freedom and personal choice don't require consent. That's why it's called freedom. It is a right. The ability to choose for one's self what one will do to enjoy life is an inherent trait of being a human being.
I have a pleasure also. I like beer now and again. The residue from my pleasure is urine. Would you be annoyed if I stood on a chair, without your consent, and pissed on your head?
I would actually be assaulted without being given the benefit of moving first. Just like any weapon you choose to unholster and fire at me. I guarantee, if you give me warning signs of that impending assault like a smoker does when preparing to light a cigarette, I would most certainly choose to move away from you, choosing not to oppress your freedom to piss on the barstool next to you.
If you go someplace where smoking is prevalent, you have the freedom to not attend. Just as i have the freedom to not attend an establishment where people piss on the barstools.
Smoking...freestyle pissing.... One can tell if it's accommodated when you first walk in the door. Make the choice for yourself. Don't oppress the choices of others.
Speak louder, Mr. Hart! Fill the room with your intelligence!
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