I so incredibly agree with this whole topic. I live in Boston during the schoolyear, and it's a far cry from my small hometown. In Cheshire, cigarette smoke is somewhat easy to avoid, whereas in Boston, it's impossible. Especially on a college campus. Walking to class I end up inhaling dozens of different people's cigarettes. And I guarentee the little bit of smoke I get does me more damage than the whole cigarette does to the smoker who sucking down the whole thing. Rainy days are the worst, because people always stand RIGHT OUTSIDE the builings, and I have to walk through a fog to get to my classes. Many times I've seen people outside Yale, my hospital, smoking right outside the hospital doors. They've been standing within feet of a sign that says "no smoking in this area." Often if they're that close, I will read the sign very loudly as I walk by, and just keep going. It usually annoys them, and makes me laugh. There's really nothing we can do about it. If I see a smoker on my way to class that I know I'm going to pass, I try to hold my breath as I walk by, but that in and of itself is difficult. But I just want you to know I agree with this strongly. You're not alone. Hehe.
