[libertarian27]

My son (sonar tech) equates sub life to “living in a can of farts”. Definite air quality issues, so what’s the beef with some smokey flavor?

Now that "can of farts"(lol) will not have that smoky flavor to cover up the 'fart' flavor. Back when you could smoke in a bar you would very seldom smell a fart - now a good one will clear a room...At least they will be able to cut down the air filtration units in the subs now...yeah, that won't create a whole different set of issues...Achoo!

[swarthyguy]

>.Back when you could smoke in a bar you would very seldom smell a fart

No kidding.

And then there’s the modern smoke free restrooms!

[pingman]

Part of the plan for a “kinder, gentler” sort of Navy; one that wouldn’t offend female sensibilities. (pffffft! RpppppP!)

BTW, both my folks were career naval officers; weather guessers, of all things. Made for some esoteric breakfast banter: isobars, thermal whatnots, etc...

And yes, they both smoked like destroyers at flank speed!

[truthguy]

Now that "can of farts"(lol) will not have that smoky flavor to cover up the 'fart' flavor. Back when you could smoke in a bar you would very seldom smell a fart - now a good one will clear a room...At least they will be able to cut down the air filtration units in the subs now...yeah, that won't create a whole different set of issues...Achoo!

What rubbish. I've spent quite a bit of time in bars and I can tell you the best thing that ever happened was the smoking bans. Although I still believe it should be up to the owner of the bar (or restaurant) as to whether it should be smoking or non-smoking. I can remember having to go outside so that I could get some air. I can remember the burning sensation in my eyes. I can remember my clothes smelling absolutely rotten the next day. Still I believe that we can have smoking and non-smoking establishments. But when we have situations where it's not feasible then non-smoking should be the default situation. I just cannot fathom how many smokers cannot understand how irritating it is for non-smokers to have to tolerate the smoke.