Re – smoking

Greg Morris | May 11, 2017

I suffer from chronic sinusitis caused by environmental pollution including the chief villain, second hand smoke. I have never smoked myself. When I am in contact with second hand smoke, my condition is exacerbated and I am smothered, nauseated, and if the concentration is heavy, I have severe headaches. Smokers affect my physical health, yet if I react in any way to them, I am considered the rude one.

This past weekend, I was part of the NFLT production at GREC. You would think this would be a safe haven as there are large signs prohibiting smoking anywhere on school property. Prior to the play and during intermission we were in the second floor music room with the windows open for some air. Due to air currents, smoke was drifting into the room, and I had to vacate.

I have been advised by my doctor to avoid second hand smoke, and with our so-called tough laws, you would think it would be easy. However, unless I were to become a hermit, it is not easy. I can never go to an outdoor event as there I cannot avoid second hand smoke. I know smoking is an addiction that is hard to break, and most smokers have tried to quit.

A certain local reporter has admitted that he is an addict, but he continues to linger outside near the doors of public buildings where the smoke is sucked into the building each time the door opens.

The science is well documented regarding the effects of second hand smoke and I would ask that smokers be more aware that their smoke may be affecting many more people than me.

Greg Morris
Arden