[Ditter]

Then you have never had asthma.

[newgeezer]

I get your point about someone else's eating not affecting you like smoking near you kicks in your asthma, I just don't agree with your conclusion that because of that, the government should regulate - if not ban - smoking.

Then you have never had asthma.

My wife is terribly allergic to most cats; if she gets near one or goes into a house where one even used to live, she experiences respiratory distress, sometimes severe, much like asthma.

So, should the government regulate or ban cats?

[jaq]

Well, I have asthma, and I almost died of it two years ago. It was triggered by my beloved German Shepard.
Since I smoke, being next to a smoker doesn't bother me ... strong perfume or cologne DOES. I have to leave the area if someone is wearing it; however, I don't ask the government to force them not to wear it in public.