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Tonight I went out for my final meal in public that I can enjoy a cigarette after, thanks to those Nazis in the NJ capital who believe in 'choice' unless its counter to their choice. This slug at the next table had enough cologne on that not only did my food taste like his cologne, my cigarette did too. Is it that these idiots don't bathe and are trying to cover something with something worse? Most of these strong colognes smell worse than a zoo in August.

This thread is kind of a hoot !!!!!

I love your post, get your point and agree. Cologne has sent me into fits of coughing spasms. Cigarette smoke by itself while annoying, does not.

In fact, some kinds of cologne and perfume are FAR MORE TOXIC to me than cigarette smoke.

Since posting this thread, I've learned that bringing up a subject that doesn't link to a story somewhere else, despite it's implications to Society or Culture (where the thread was posted) constitutes a "vanity" post. I guess had I posted a limerick or a Terry Hatcher story it would have been more acceptable.

To those who think my concern with fragrances smells, do a google search using "fragance health hazards". I've taken a few excerpts with links.

This one's a bit left wing, but doesn't seem completely moonbats

"http://www.dldewey.com/columns/perfumef.htm"

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".....materials used in fragrances have not been safety tested and materials used are at unsafe levels. These substances are inhaled into the lungs, get into the brain via olfactory pathways, are absorbed through the skin, and ingested as flavors in foods. When some of these materials are used in other industries they are highly regulated. However, In the fragrance industry they are used and people never know they are being exposed to these dangerous chemicals...."

"....Nearly 72% of asthmatics have adverse reactions to perfume, and at least 35 million Americans are afflicted with allergic reactions and hypersensitivity diseases -- among the most costly of U.S. health problems. Today, these statistics have grown at an alarming rate...."

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This is the National Institute of Health "http://www.niehs.nih.gov/external/faq/indoor.htm"

"Question: I have to write a report on pollution. Can you give me a list of common indoor air pollutants?

Answer: A list of common indoor air pollutants would include the following: Combustion contaminants (carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, environmental tobacco smoke); Biological pollutants (animal dander, molds, dust mites, bacteria); volatile organic compounds (formaldehyde, fragrance products, pesticides, solvents, cleaning agents); heavy metals (airborne lead, mercury vapor); and Radon."

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I really, really, really hate to cite this site, but they can't always be wrong "http://msnbc.msn.com/id/3076635/"

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"... And some perfumes contain hidden ingredients that may pose longer-term hazards. If your love interest suffers from asthma, rhinitis, allergies, dermatitis or a growing range of chemical sensitivities, that bottle of perfume may very well repel more than attract."

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Interesting factoids with credits "http://www.geocities.com/fragranceallergy/facts.html"

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"A study by the Louisiana State Medical Center concluded that one in five asthma attacks is a result of exposure to perfume, which also causes rhinitis, sinusitis, migraine headaches, skin irritations and multiple chemical sensitivity.

Source: The Arizona Republic Mar. 28, 2001

As many as 30 percent of the public report some sensitivity to chemicals, including fragrances, according to the University of Texas Health Sciences Centre in San Antonio.

Source: The Arizona Republic Mar. 28, 2001"

"Fragrance can impact the brain and nervous system. Some of these effects are immediate and transitory while others can be long term. Olfactory pathways provide the most direct connection to the brain of any senses and also provide a means of toxic materials entering the brain............."

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And perfumes are harmless. "http://www.mindfully.org/Pesticide/Fragrance-Product-Chemicals.htm"

21 Most Common Chemicals Found in 31 Fragrance Products

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Yes, I smoke, I try very hard to be considerate. I won't smoke near a child, in a nonsmoker's car, house or in their presence even if they say it's alright. I run three miles three days a week in the same time I did at Parris Island 37 years ago. I also spend between seven and nine hundred dollars a year on an asthma drug I only need only after being exposed to strong fragrances. I don't advocate a law to protect me. As my friend Tom said,"The goverment that governs least governs best."

When I posted this thread, it was a question about courtousy and common sense in our society. The answer I got wasn't to that question. If I ever post again, I'll be sure to check with the self appointed free speech commissars individually, to make sure the thread meets their approval . They might be Dems or RINOs.