@ Dazzer: Laws are specially significant when they protect others from harm.
That is why non-smoking laws were created and successfully passed approval, despite having being heavily argued against and opposed by strong lobbies.
The post you mentioned was not an "argument", but instead, a reply directed to TCIexpat. I know my way around logic enough to logically infer without the use of leverages or fallacies, thanks.
Ripping the guy's cigarette off his hand is "cruel", yet for a non-smoker having to endure an 11 hour bus trip Kunming-Tenchong with smoke circulating is also not cruel ?
Furthermore, is it still "cruel" to take the action I took when it was politely asked for the person to stop smoking a couple of times?
Keep in mind the law was on my side mind when I did that.
Your "VPN Access example" of a common law infraction cannot be compared to breaking a law that directly and negatively affects ANOTHER PERSON, such as the non-smoking law.
Natsymir, your have the morality and values of a 10 year old.
People say anything they want when they are safeguarded, but when out in public it's a different situation.
As Wanderlei Silva once said to Chael Sonnen when they had to share a limo ride to UFC:
-You have respect, you no lose your teeth. (sic)
Non-smokers want to have the right to avoid smoke due to their personal or health issues (allergies/rhinitis) and NOT because they think they are superior to non-smokers.
Their concern is also backed up by law, the message is: respect.
@ MODERATOR: please check TICexpats for his conduct on the forum.
@TICexpats: I created a thread hear some suggestions on a smoke free establishment. Smoking under closed public spaces is forbidden by law in all chinese territory.
I don't like the sarcastic tone of your post.
As a non-smoker I will continue to make sure the law stands, I will not leave Yunnan, or China. If you cannot respect the laws of this country, you will end up being deported.
@All:Last week, in a bus from Kunming to Tengchong, I had to personally take the cigarette out of the hand of the reserve bus driver (2 of them alternate shifts) and put it out on the floor. This was after I told him two times to put it out and was ignored. It generated a major commotion in the bus.
@TICexpats, again: Why don't you try smoking near me in an elevator or restaurant. I would enjoy teaching you some respect, boy.
Call before you go, I went there on thursday and there was no one in there,
I called one of the owners, and they said that they weren't going to open.
I lost my trip, I love the concept of the restaurant, No MSG and etc, but ended up having to pay for a cab ride and getting a growling stomach.
If the same thing happens to you, just go down the road until the road ends and the last 2 story restaurant across the street is very also decent. Order the sweet and sour fish and it also won't have any MSG.
New strict dog regulations in 36 Kunming areas
Posted byGlad I left Kunming, I can enjoy my harmless Akita in the countryside.
$17 billion Chongqing-Kunming railway nears completion
Posted byYeah right... I quoted a fast train from Kunming to Gungzhou and it's actually cheaper to FLY there, not to mention faster.
Trains also delay, have big lines, and luggage scanning.
$17 billion Chongqing-Kunming railway nears completion
Posted byNope. I'll take a plane, faster and CHEAPER.
No clear timetable for Kundu business closures
Posted byGood thing, karma catching up. I remember being denied entry to one of those clubs where a friend was waiting inside, for merely being a foreigner.
Documentary Under the Dome captivates China
Posted byThe government is not doing anything my ass, wait until this woman tries to leave the country to receive an international prize, hehheheh.