Andrew Says:
August 8th, 2006 at 5:05 pm

First time visitor here. Second hand smoke has always been a pet peeve of mine, not to mention a health risk to all. Here in California restaurant patrons are not allowed to smoke inside, thank goodness. I never understand how parents can smoke around their children and not realize how awful the smoke is for them. What a shock to see some of the diseases and conditions you list, including impaired growth. I wonder if their is more stunted growth among children of smokers than non-smokers? When my wife and I went on vacation to Argentina we were amazed at the amount of people who smoked, including many teeny boppers. We coould not seem to get away from the smoke inside and outside. A way of life and culture over there.

My dad smoked all his life until about 3 years ago when he just up and quit.. but he never once smoked around any of us. Looking back I have to wonder why, because back In Trinidad where I grew up I don’t recall seeing any warnings about second hand smoke or smoking in general. Now I’m sure there are tons of warnings etc now..but back then. I hope I don’t sound like I’m one of those people who bash people who do smoke..it’s just that it scares me to think how much damage can result from it. 

I recently had the opportunity to go to Germany for the now concluded world cup and I was amazed at how many people smoke and how they can pretty much do so anywhere… It got me the first morning when I went down to the lobby of the hotel I was staying at … it was like walking into a wall of smoke. 

I agree, you see different attitudes towards smoking when you travel. (beware if you ever decide to take a cruise)
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