I have been going through the comments about the Michael J. Fox ads, euthanasia, animal liberation, and other issues we discuss here. And I must say, I am most pleased with the level of discourse. Unlike some sites in which cuss words and name calling are the order of the day, we converse. I appreciate all of the commentators who post reactions here for making Secondhand Smoke a better place for people to visit. Thanks for your many contributions, and for you many readers out there who might like to share your views but haven’t yet: Come on in, the water’s fine.
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