You make a very good point about civility and the anti-smoker movement.
There is nothing CIVIL about the behavior of the anti-smokers. The opposite can not be said about the majority of smokers.
I will go out of my way to accomodate non-smokers, as do the VAST majority of smokers.
But anti-smokers are a different breed of non-smokers. They are not willing to accept the concept that all smokers aren't drug-addict-trailer-trash. They refuse to acknowlege the truth of my previous statement and demand that everyone cater to them.
That reminds me. I should find some good seafood recipes and get busy this weekend. Gonna make Crockpot Fajitas tomorrow.
That is, unless the "Citizens Against Cardiotoxic Foods," gets wind of my scheme.
Actually, I can remember, in my youth (I'm 52) when a smoker in the presence of a non-smoker would ask, "Do you mind if I light up?" I haven't heard that in years, though.
" They are not willing to accept the concept that all smokers aren't drug-addict-trailer-trash"
Exactly. I had to get off the puter last night, so I'm late here :). My mil (who is my dearest friend) doesn't like smoking or smoke. But she isn't ignorant about it at all. I've stayed at her home (and of course smoke outside). She considers me a considerate smoker....and never bashes me for doing it.