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Salient. Official Newspaper of Victoria University of Wellington Students Association. Vol 40 No. 20. August 8 1977

I took Another Puff

I took Another Puff

Dear David,

I came to varsity to follow up some subjects which hold special interest for me. Unfortunately "they" had the same idea. But it was not enough for them to invade the campus, some of them chose the same subjects as I had chosen. No, I don't refer to women but rather to that breed of creature that is seen clutching desperately to a small stick-like object (from which he/she/it draws strength). These creatures engage in anti-social behaviour when they ignite their cancersticks which produce offensive fumes and irritating smoke. Don't get me wrong. I'm not against them poisoning their own lungs but I do object to mine being so effected.

Significant progress was made when the cafe was declared a non-smoking zone, but couldn't this idea be extended ? Why do say three people in a class have the right to impose their lifestyle on the majority ? Short of declaring some varsity courses specifically for smokers I can see only one alternative: non-smokers, we are the majority, haven't we been tolerant enough, let's start telling these inconsiderate creatrues what we think of their habit and what it's doing to Our health ! !

A Non-smoker.

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