Do you smoke?

After my grandfather was diagnosed with lung cancer, I never will.

I smoke but never in the house, car etc.

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Originally Posted by Douglesser

I dont think it should be illegal! Doesnt our government have enough control over our lives. They where even considering making the snakes we love illegal. I agree some people show no consideration. But making tobacco illegal is not the answer.

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Smoking is a serious health risk. Even to people who have never touched one in their life.

Over 438,000 people (in the US) died from smoking last year. 50,000 from secondhand smoke.

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Originally Posted by AjBalls

Smoking is a serious health risk. Even to people who have never touched one in their life.

Over 438,000 people (in the US) died from smoking last year. 50,000 from secondhand smoke.

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No doubt, but there are many things that are hazardous to people. Should the government outlaw fast food and junk food?

I have no problem with people smoking or doing anything to themselves as long as it doesn't harm the people around them. Why should our government treat everyone like children? However, I'm not at all opposed to regulations as far as where people can smoke. And I also think they should impose more restrictions on advertising.

I am all for regulations on where it is ok and not ok to smoke.

With Shaun quitting 4 days ago, I have tried very hard to be respectful of him. I don't smoke nearly as much when he is home. Or I am very discreet about it, and I do smoke outside. I don't rub it in that I am still smoking. He needs my support.

I also try very hard to be respectful of others who don't smoke. I don't smoke in front of any entrances, I really don't smoke when I am out at all. I don't see any reason why anyone should have to breathe in the toxins because I smoke.

No smoking for me :gj:

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Originally Posted by AjBalls

Smoking is a serious health risk. Even to people who have never touched one in their life.

Over 438,000 people (in the US) died from smoking last year. 50,000 from secondhand smoke.

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Medical malpractice kills almost 200,000 people per year in the US. Should we make doctors illegal. I smoke once in awhile in the privacy of my back yard (3.5 acres). The government should never have the right to tell me I can't. There is a time and place. I am all for regulating not banning.

I do smoke and soon hope not to be... I am very proud of my wife which has quite and doing really well. I hope I am that strong but I know that this will be one of the toughest things I will ever do.

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Originally Posted by Douglesser

Medical malpractice kills almost 200,000 people per year in the US. Should we make doctors illegal. I smoke once in awhile in the privacy of my back yard (3.5 acres). The government should never have the right to tell me I can't. There is a time and place. I am all for regulating not banning.

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That will not effect the people around us. 3 out of 4 people that die are smokers, and one is not should be enough. Killing people just for walking down the street.

I know a 15 year old kid who can't run 180' (home plate to second base from when we play baseball) because he's having breathing problems because his parents are heavy smokers and light up about a pack a day EACH. I go to his house and I'm in tears because there is so much smoke in the air. Is that fair to him? He could potentially lose his life early because his parents get some sort of pleasure from smoking?

I smoked a pack a day for 5+ years. Marlboro Lights FTW!

Any who, I quit almost a year ago cold turkey, and never looked back. I don't mind if someone smokes around me now. But I will say that once you've smoked and quit, you realize just how bad you USED to smell. I work with a lot of guys that smoke, (carpenter), and after your done smoking, you REEK!! That may help some people quit I hope, quitting was one of the best things I ever did.