Monday, 30 January 2012

I really hate selfish smokers

I was early for my last student hence as usual, I sat at the void deck waiting for time to pass.

Soon after, a young lady came and sat down, with a cigarette. I don't want to assume that it comes from her, hence I waited until I see the lighted cigarette from her fingers. That's when I became bold and tell her that it's illegal smoking at the void deck. She tried to reason saying that there's no sign saying it is illegal. I replied saying that the campaign was all over the news and tv. I even adds that if she thinks it's not illegal, I would like to take an opportunity to take her picture, send it to the police, and see who's right. I made a simple gesture of trying to activate my iPhone camera and while I was searching for the function, she called me a bitch and walked away. Trying to being polite, I said "okay" to acknowledge that she's leaving and I can cut my search for camera and "thank you" for her cooperation.

Poor lady. I suppose she doesn't know the impact she'd have gotten if she continues to smoke. I'm already fearing for every member's life in my family, resigning to the fact that everyone in my family may not make it past 60years old. Yes, I supposed I'll die earlier since I'm the second-hand smoker for three people at home and many more outside home. I wouldn't think that that lady will be thankful to me, but she indeed broke the law and may have to be fined. I can't imagine if she encounters someone who takes her picture sneakily and send it to the police. Besides, I do have the right to protect myself in public since I cannot protect myself from the place I live. I still pray that the lady would come to understand why such a life is not acknowledged by people; for God to reach out to her.

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