Editor,
I just read the article "Group fights for smoke-free UNM" in Thursday's issue of the Daily Lobo and I must tell you, God may smile on us yet.
I have been waiting for a smoking ban for the entire UNM Hospital for some time.
I am a former smoker with a lung disease and must wear oxygen now. It is very annoying to reach the door where there is a crowd of smokers.
I have a hard time holding my breath until I get past them. I can't believe we still have smokers who are aware of the hazards of smoking.
Please, let's do whatever is necessary to get them off of public property with that disgusting odor. If it is discrimination to ask them not to smoke on public property, it is discrimination to force us nonsmokers to tolerate it.
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Good for Juan Larra§aga and anyone else who is willing to fight for a smoke-free environment.
It is coming - it is just a matter of time.
Jan Hunter
UNM staff
