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To: greenspirit who wrote (14774)	1/4/1998 8:00:00 PM
From: epicure	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 108807

I know smokers don't like to hear this kind of stuff, so smokers, skip this post. I have had the interesting experience of being able to see bits of lung tissue from smokers and non-smokers. Indeed, I have seen even preserved whole lungs. While non-smokers living in urban areas do not have the pink rosy lungs they should have their lungs are not lined with tar, their lungs are not shrivelled. Ugh. Some things individuals need help with, although the number of instances of that should be limited. I think the public health is one instance. And while I won't argue with Janice over this, based on studies of children and spouses of smokers, second hand smoke is a danger.

To: greenspirit who wrote (14774)	1/4/1998 8:10:00 PM
From: Lady Lurksalot	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 108807

Michael, Funny that you should mention smoking on airliners. Several years ago, I read a blurb in the newspaper, which stated that in the days when smoking was commonplace on airplanes, otherwise inapparent hairline cracks in the crafts' structures would show because of nicotine staining. Now they must use other, somewhat less reliable means of detection. Cologne? I completely overlooked that one! Some "fragrances" can make me run away fast, lest I gag! But I would never consider asking that they be legislated out of existence as is being contemplated in Marin County. I hear that the loons up there are even considering passing laws against wearing certain fabrics in public which are known to cause allergic reactions in some individuals . . . fabrics such as wool. I sincerely hope this is a joke, but considering the source (Marin County), it may be for real. Holly

To: greenspirit who wrote (14774)	1/4/1998 8:26:00 PM
From: Rambi	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 108807

Michael, I agree with you about not needing to pass laws to solve these problems. It seems to me an issue of common courtesy. For instance, I find it very rude when someone lights up while I'm still eating or in a very enclosed space, but I will try to tolerate some smoke and not complain. Again, it's thoughtfulness. No one in a choir should ever wear perfume. Many people (I'm one) have some kind of reaction to certain scents- not bad enough to make me sick, but enough to cause a problem singing. Singers are NEUROTIC. But they have to be. I certainly wouldn't complain about the strong odor in a department store. Dan wants to know where you got that information about airline air--to his knowledge there have been no changes in the recycling procedures on board.