Bloomberg finally did it, signing legislation to ban smoking in 1,700 parks, 14 miles of public beaches, etc...
Violators get fined up to $50. Smokers are welcome to go to side walks and parking lots.
I do have my share of disgust with the smell of smoke, which is incredibly abundant in this city. Almost all the time while walking on the streets...smokes would often pass from front walkers to people behind them. I have learned to control my hate...something I see a Priscilla Chan couldn't contain on facebook. She would definitely love the mayor here.
I am aware that if I had gotten too used to the comfort provided by the new rule, I would easily be ignorant of the same victims elsewhere. Especially when I have yet fully overcome my hate.