OF COURSE emphysema is CAUSED by first hand smoke, glad to know you are aware of that, but it is aggravated by 2nd hand smoke.Then in the context of ETS emphysema is a pre-existing condition.
And it should be emphytsema CAN be caused by first hand smoke, not IS caused by first hand smoke.
As the person encounters allergens the allergic reactions will *develop*.
Then it's not asthma but the allergy that is the pre-existing condition. You and your brother may BE allergic to tobacco smoke but, if so, you are in the minority.
For almost every other anti-smoker I have heard about it is a matter of annoyance.
"I have to take a shower and wash my clothes every time I go to a bar."
"I hate the smell of smoke"
On and on and on.
As it has been pointed out to you on this thread, things are going my way & it looks like smokers are 'sh*t outta luck'.
Not quite yet but you are correct that it is headed that way.
Are you happy that totalitarian govt is that much closer?
Yes, you are right, allergy suffers are in the minority. If it wasn't for the people who just simply don't like to smell it we would be run over like sitting ducks. I know in small towns & rural areas many more people smoke than in urban areas. Smoking has gone out of fashion. Smoking will always be with us, just not in public. Thats why you should just stay home & smoke & shut up.
Am I happy we have totalitarian gov? haha I'm happy that the majority is getting what we want instead of getting our food to go, when the smoking section right across that invisiable line lights up. (You know that line restaurants put between us & you that doesn't work?) The fact that that line doesn't keep the smoke on your side is the reason for the total ban. Smokers were OK with it & the rest of us weren't.
As far as smokers protecting my SUV or hamburgers or what ever other kind of tripe you spout, smokers are nothing but a small speed bump. When the majority decides I shouldn't drive an SUV anymore, its gone.