The anti-scent movement wafts on, following controversy over a proposal to ban perfume and cologne in Portland, Ore. city buildings. [Balko]
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also they plan to pass a law declaring “he who smelt it, dealt it.”
Thankfully, the pungent smell of body odor will still be legal.
Crazy. I get seasick really easily. Should cruises be banned from leaving the dock to accommodate people like me, or should I just stay off boats?
By the way, as somebody who writes about rudeness and consideration, I’m all for reminding people that other people have fragrance allergies and I don’t wear fragrance when taking a plane, going to the movies, going to a talk, etc. Yes, it’s possible to look out for others without legislation mandating it, imagine that.
“Look out! He’s got a broken candle!”
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