Just my two cents...
I remember when smoking was allowed in all establishments. Then the ban came and smoking and non smoking sections opened up. Even before this happened, I would always turn to the person next to me and ask if they minded if I smoked. I don't remember EVER getting a nasty response. Yes, a few times they responded in the negative; most telling me they had severe reactions to second hand smoke, or a health problem. Considering that
vaping looks exactly like smoking, I'm sure most people seeing this would react in a negative way. I've lived for years with these no smoking bans. If I were at the mall and needed a hit, I'd go outside and smoke.
I agree that now is NOT the time to push the issue. It's just too sensitive a subject. We're certainly not going to gain any public support by flaunting an e-cig or PV in their faces as if to say, "See What I Can Do?"
AND...I'm sure those with medical problems would STILL be concerned if I vaped next to them. Even explaining what I'm doing would not calm thier nerves, and they probably wouldn't believe me if I told them that there was nothing harmful in the vapor.
Common courtesty. That's the ticket. Too much hate and discontent going around now anyway.
Just my two cents.