I'm with you. IMO sound pollution is no different than 2nd hand smoke. IMO It should not be anyone's right to impose upon others, especially when there are lower externality options. Wear headphones.

"Not everyone owns headphones" is such a dumb response because 1. This entertainment is purely optional (not needed for survival) and 2. There are $4 headphones on amazon making me believe in cheaper/poorer markets you could get them for about 1/2 that.

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socalgal2 9 hours ago | parent | next [-]

Go to SF. people carrying 24inch speakers on their back blaring music walking down market street

Or the DJ school at 20th and Mission playing music outdoors every Friday

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sneak 9 hours ago | parent | prev [-]

Secondhand smoke is toxic and physically damages your body and enters your bloodstream.

Someone playing music is annoying and does not physically harm you in any way.

These are not remotely the same thing. There is a clear bright line between them.

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prmoustache 6 hours ago | parent | next [-]

Unwanted noise affect stress level which has an impact in health.

It is not just harmless annoyance and not everyone is equal in that regard.

	▲	evilduck 4 hours ago \| parent [-]
		C'mon now. "<insert literally anything you feel like> affect stress level which has an impact in health [so do what I want]" What _can't_ you use that argument for?

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anigbrowl 9 hours ago | parent | prev [-]

It stresses me out and distracts me from what I'm doing. You have no right to do that and I will ruin your day if you try.

	▲	SoftTalker 9 hours ago \| parent [-]
		As long as I'm within the restrictions of any ordinance regarding noise level/place/time of day, I have no obligation to be silent in public places. You don't have a right to freedom from annoyances, within reason.