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While sympathetic to those affected, the message encourages homeowners to be mindful: look for chimneys or smoke from neighbors’ fireplaces as indicators. Just as people tend to avoid living under power lines, those afflicted could consider the visible signs of wood burning before pointing fingers.
This pragmatic approach strives for a balance between individual freedom and community health, yet seems to place the burden heavily on both homeowners and neighbors.
The Broader Context: Other Environmental Concerns and Hypocrisies
The argument takes a broader tone, questioning the fairness of targeting fireplaces while other environmental issues receive less scrutiny.