Shit Times Forum: If smoking is personal choice, then smoke should remain in personal space

[TerrexLee]

I am one of the many sufferers who have to live with breathing in toxic second-hand smoke every day (Ventilation is good, but we can't open our windows because of second-hand smoke; and Another plea to help sufferers of second-hand smoke, both June 9).


While I acknowledge that both smokers and non-smokers should have the freedom to do as they wish within their own homes, whatever behaviour they undertake should not actively infringe on their neighbours' lives and health.


If smokers choose to smoke in their own homes, they should do it within the enclosed space of their homes and close their windows to ensure that smoke does not escape.

They should not smoke at their open windows, on their balconies or patios, or in shared common areas, where smoke can easily travel to neighbouring flats.


A smoker's personal decision to smoke should remain just that - personal - and his smoke should not intrude into others' lives, especially those who don't live in his household.


If smokers are able to keep their smoke to themselves, I feel they should be allowed to smoke in their own homes.

More at https://www.straitstimes.com/opinio...ce-then-smoke-should-remain-in-personal-space

 

[nayr69sg]

The problem is more that most Singaporeans live so close to one another that they DO NOT have any personal space.

It is called overcrowding.

Should ask forum writer what about farting in the lift? What about people with bad breath aka halithosis?

Overcrowding is the problem.

In an Olympic sized swimming pool if there are only 10 people in it if one or two pee in the pool you dont notice it. But 10 people in a hot tub if 2 people pee you can smell the pee.

Get out of the hot tub and go to the Olympic sized swimming pool