[jambutty]

Funny, I dont recall saying anything remotely like what you accuse me of here.

Really?

mass transportation is a necessity in modern day life.

My accusation was and still is “So according to you Guinness, because motor vehicles are considered a necessity, it is OK to pollute the atmosphere with them.”

It seems that you have a selective memory.

My point is and always has been that the anti-smokers complain of second hand smoking (tobacco pollution) yet have nothing to say about the vastly greater pollution caused by vehicles, industry planes etc. They try to justify their outlook by claiming they are all a necessity. That is a selfish, crass and sanctimonious attitude. Calling you a stupid dork etc is name calling, commenting on an attitude is not.

Argument? What argument? I was attempting to discus the fairness of banning tobacco pollution whilst not addressing other forms of pollution that are more virulent. But then that is what some people do. Turn a discussion into an argument because they don’t have a coherent and relevant point to make.

loses the argument and my attention..

You must have a high opinion of yourself and your view if you think I sit here waiting for your response or even care if you respond or not.

I can’t remember who that guy was Madhatter other than he was some government official and claimed to be speaking on the behalf of the government. He was also quite serious in his view. Sadly it’s not what the majority believes but what the government dictates. Public opinion holds little sway with the current government.