Oh please. Your grandkids aren't going to be harmed by people smoking outside. Did you notice that there is a lot of air out there, like, pretty much an infinite amount? The world is round afterall. What's wrong with you? Are you insane? There is more pollution in outside air caused by cars -- do you think they should be banned? I think you should move your grandkids to the country, because there is WAY WAY too much air pollution here in the cities. You need some serious help. If you're that overprotective, I feel sorry for your lineage.

Apparently the logic center of your brain has.  Seriously, can you name one positive thing about smoking?  If some idiot made recreational use of heroin legal, would you fight for your right to use that also?  

"Are you OK? Is the logic center of YOUR brain working?"

I'm guessing Harleychic hasn't been wearing her helmet when on her bike. The pavement isn't good on the brain either.

Apparently you forgot that Harleychic does not own a motorcycle, that she has a pet named Harley. I wish you both would stop the silly recess-time put-downs, and stick to the issue. I know that you and I are miles apart on this issue, but I do not attribute your failure to agree with me to brain failure, stupidity, et cetera. We are two adults who differ on this issue. Period.

I think what Harleychic meant was that you and most smokers are very deeply in denial about the effects of your habit on yourself and others around you. Smokers tend to unquestioningly accept the denials issued by the tobacco industry, despite boatloads of research and clinical studies that show tobacco is carcinogenic. It is true that it does not have a 100% kill ratio: some users remain unaffected, while most others have serious health problems and die prematurely. It is this same denial that shows up in the second-hand smoke debate: "If smoking cannot harm me, then how could it possibly harm those around me?" The rub is that those non-smokers around you do not buy into the mountain of denial about the effects that smokers do. As someone said, roughly: go ahead -- smoke three cigs at a time if you want, just don't pollute MY body with your toxins.

You are welcome! I am an advocate of clear communication, but practice it imperfectly. It is great to hear that I interpreted someone else correctly -- especially from the person who got interpreted. Thanks for an uplifting post!