Accusations about Nova Scotians being too congenial, not having the ability to question policy, or their having a whole city fall under the spell of some delusion, a mass psychosomatic phenomenon must really hurt the feelings of our fellow countrymen and, it sure must insult their collective intelligence. Gulf War veterans had not been tested for depleted uranium. That theory fell apart when Terry Riordin died from his exposures in theatre. Nova Scotians demonstrate a profound 'collective awareness, understanding for and courtesy toward their fellow neighbour. They should be commended for their beliefs and their fortitude especially when they have been so falsely accused.
MCS reactions are in some ways like allergy reactions.
Both are prevented through the avoidance of triggering substances. It is a well-known medical fact that the aged experience changes in their olfactory thresholds. As such, they often cannot smell a scent until they have doused themselves very heavily. Being a geriatric nurse, I know from experience that seniors with impaired olfactory responses do not realise just how much they may have actually put on. Obviously some provision for a special pick-up should be made for seniors, expectant mother's children or anyone who is asked to leave a bus because they are heavily scented.