On Thu, 18 Nov 2004 21:11:26 -0600, "JerryMouse"
wrote:

John Davies wrote:
On Thu, 18 Nov 2004 10:15:24 -0500, "Betsy" -0 wrote:

I work in an environment where there is second-hand smoke. I am
considering buying a portable air-cleaner to take with me to that
job. Does anyone have any recommendations?

Have you talked to management about this? Aren't they aware of the
dangers of second hand smoke? That is the first step - get the
!@#$%^&* smokers outside the building. Even if the boss turns you
down, you need to voice your feelings about breathing other people's
noxious emissions. What are the local laws concerning smoking in the
workplace?

1. There are NO studies alleging ANY connection between second-hand smoke
and ANY deleterious health consequences. ALL such claims to the contrary are
PC bull****. Just like the hysteria over asbestos.

2. If one doesn't like the working environment, quit. Get a job more
hospitable to your finely-honed sensitivities. Florist or slip-cover
designer come to mind.

3. Voice your feelings or snitch me out if you want. Your ass is fired,
arson, embezzelment, something, one way or another. Further, I'll make it my
mission to see you spend the rest of your otherwise productive life putting
band-aids on syphilitic sailors in Guantanamo.


I don't think any personal sized air cleaner is going to do much good
in an office, unless the room is small and has a door you can close.

If I were in your situation I would find another job right away.

Agreed. Good advice.

Seriously. Like my mother, I am allergic to tobbaco smoke and I feel
physically ill immediately when I smell the stink.

Give it two, three minutes; the smell disappears. If you do break out in
hives, anaphylactic shock, or some other physical, life-threatening symptom,
I believe you can get shots.


Geeeez... Take a pill.

Gary R. Lloyd

"When the boot of government is on your neck,
it doesn't matter if it's left or right"