It might be semantics ... but last I checked the act of urinating in a public restroom didn't infringe upon the health of others.

I know I'm not supposed to be allowed here.

I'm sorry Lixy, I know you are defending yourself heart and soul, but I think you are missing the point of so many posts that are here. It appears you have already decided that those of us that don't smoke are pushing big brother's thumb down on your shoulder.

Taking two steps back to WI's reference of doors slamming in your face on Thanksgiving at a family's place. I understood his point to be the way in which PF presented this thread specifically stating that those of us who made the choice not to smoke are not allowed. Many have spoken of the pixies family (not in this thread necessarily) and to create a thread in which the very first post very pointedly, and in an angered tone tells us we are not welcome is like having your family suddenly slam a door in your face.

That I believe is the point Lil was trying to further iterate - in this thread we, non-smoking people, were told we were not allowed. No one has told you that you, a smoking person, can not go anywhere. Only that you are told you can't perform the act of smoking in certain places. You then make the choice to be offended and shunned and attach it as a judgement on you as a person. I don't interpret such signs in that manner.

I honestly don't see a resolution to this issue - as much as either side feels they are being empathetic and listening the other side is always willing to say, but you just don't know how it feels to be in my shoes.