@btko : That’s a good point. I didn’t know that. I wasn’t able to find anything on Google, but I believe you. You’re sure you mean, illnesses and not “accidents?” I did see some about indoor hazards… poor ventilation and the like.
I’m sure that people who are constantly sucking in smoke from any source are going to have major health problems, but a couple of outdoor summer barbecues every year (which is what we’re actually discussing) are not going to amount to much.
Also, smoke isn’t smoke. That’s why burning different materials yields different odors.
Still, smoking is just one more senseless risk to put your body through. I don’t believe it should be illegal (me being an anarchist and all) I just think it’s sort of dumb. I never saw the appeal. If you’re doing it around me, I’m going to let you know my distaste. That’s my major beef with it. It’s offensive.