Spitting

In response to Dave Fox's post on spitting, there are a number of points I would like to make. http://davefoxbeingbad.blogspot.com/2009/02/spitting.html

1. If we have something in our throat, is it not better that we spit it out, than swallow - and no inuendo intended, I mean phlegm, etc. If we cough something up, it is because our body is trying to expel such things, so by swallowing them back down again we are going against what our body is telling us to do. There must be a reason why it was coughed up in the first place. So if we agree with this assumption and not are in a place where we can find a bin, etc to spit into are we then to just let it stay in our mouth until we do find a suitable container?? Yes, we should try to spit in the gutter, etc, but spitting on all levels I do not believe to be wrong.

2. Yes, of course it is wrong to spit in someone's face, but surely spitting onto a football field, after running around for hours, is hardly going to spread disease or germs.

3. Spitting is culturally acceptable in many parts of the world. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/6927361.stm however when we visit these places we think we are the civilised ones and the natives need to be educated to behave better. We have many habits that others would think uncivilised - eg, using toilet paper instead of running water, isn't it just a matter of what is culturally acceptable rather than what is right/wrong/correct/hygience. It all depends on perspective. Who are we to say that the western way to live/behave is the correct way, and everyone else should conform.