We share air and smoke we breathe

Tim Hennelly's lack of concern for the well-being of others is apparent when he says in his last paragraph ,"It would be criminal if even one police officer had to spend his time responding to a 911 call because Ken Dubinski got a headache from his neighbor's crackling fireplace."

While Mr. Hennelly appears to be referring to indoor fireplaces, Mr. Dubinski also indicated the dangers of outdoor fire pits. I guess if what emanates from these units doesn't bother Mr. Hennelly, we are all supposed to deal with it.

Two people in my household have lung disorders -- one with asthma, the other with emphysema.

When smoke from the outdoor fire pits begins to enter our home through windows, which we have opened on a pleasant spring, summer or fall evening, it is already too late to stop the medical distress my family members experience.

We do close the windows to stem the onslaught of additional smoke but it is, of course, too late.

We share the air we breathe. Where there is fire, there is smoke, and where there is smoke there is particulate matter.

Pat Barath

Arlington Heights