What do you think of smoking ?

[waitasec]

it looks cool
but the down side of it ...

stinky breath
:faint:

 

[helpmeplease]

I've never seen any studies that show unequivocally that non-smokers working in the hospitality industry have a higher incidence of smoking related illness compared to the general public.
Anyone wanna try?
Smokers are far more respectful of others sensibilities than the rabid anti-smokers. Can I ban someone from my presence if I consider them ugly, or they stink? Storm as an athlete do you train outdoors?

 

[Storm]

Storm as an athlete do you train outdoors?

Me, an athlete? :biglaugh:

I believe you have me confused with the remarkable ssainhu.

 

[helpmeplease]

In the 1950's in excess of 50% of males smoked and a slightly lower % of women. Why then is the incidence of smoking related illness greater now, per capita, with less than 20% smokers? (my country)

 

[helpmeplease]

Me, an athlete? :biglaugh:

I believe you have me confused with the remarkable ssainhu.

Woops my bad. :biglaugh::biglaugh: :sorry1:

 

[BruceDLimber]

Words are inadequate to express my hatred and disgust for it.

Bruce

 

[Kathryn]

I am married to a light smoker (1/2 a pack a day at the most). Personally I don't like the fact that he smokes at all. However, he was a smoker when I met him and fell in love with him, so it was my choice to accept him as he is without ******** and moaning.

I come from a family of "light smokers" though. What I mean by this is that for some reason, people in my family don't seem to get addicted to smoking - it's purely recreational and very occasional - not every day or even every week.

My doctor even told me once that about ten percent of the population lacks a particular gene that predisposes a person to nicotine addiction. Not sure if that's true or not, but it seems to be the case in my family.

Smoking makes me feel bad though, even if it's enjoyable at the moment. It makes me feel a little hungover or headachy so it's definitely not worth it.

It stinks too. Personally I am glad to see bars and restaurants and clubs and other public places restricting or banning it. However, I think that should be left up to the owner of the property rather than the government.

 

[Reptillian]

Socially, it's becoming the hallmark of the underclass.

I'd better change clothes so I can fit in.

 

[Kathryn]

I'd better change clothes so I can fit in.

Please remove one of your front teeth.

 

[helpmeplease]

Is there anyone born in the early nineteenth century who didn't smoke and is still alive today?

 

[Reptillian]

Please remove one of your front teeth.

What do you think the pipe is sticking through? lol
I just had to yank out that there canine tooth.

 

[Kathryn]

What do you think the pipe is sticking through? lol
I just had to yank out that there canine tooth.

Oh, right, I see that now.

Nice touch.

 

[Reptillian]

Is there any person who has not smoked and also not died, who is not alive today?

I am absolutely sure that there are people who have not smoked and who haven't died who are alive today.

 

[Kathryn]

You know what cracks me up?

The death rate is at 100 percent. We're all going to die of something.

The issue with smoking though is that it does create particularly bad ways of dying - and not just for the smoker, but also for those subjected to second hand smoke - especially children.

I do think there should be laws in place to protect children from smokers. I hate to even type those words because I can feel NANNY STATE LAWS all over that idea, but damn...little babies and smoke, pregnant women who smoke, kids stuck in a car breathing second hand smoke...it's really sad and VERY harmful to them. They have no choice in the matter.

It's a tough problem.

 

[helpmeplease]

I am absolutely sure that there are people who have not smoked and who haven't died who are alive today.

Sorry I edited, your right. Revisit the post if you will?

 

[CynthiaCypher]

The President does it. So it can't be all bad.

 

[helpmeplease]

You know what cracks me up?

The death rate is at 100 percent. We're all going to die of something.

The issue with smoking though is that it does create particularly bad ways of dying - and not just for the smoker, but also for those subjected to second hand smoke - especially children.

I do think there should be laws in place to protect children from smokers. I hate to even type those words because I can feel NANNY STATE LAWS all over that idea, but damn...little babies and smoke, pregnant women who smoke, kids stuck in a car breathing second hand smoke...it's really sad and VERY harmful to them. They have no choice in the matter.

It's a tough problem.

Have a look at posts#22&24 and tell me about second hand smoke.

 

[Reptillian]

Sorry I edited, your right. Revisit the post if you will?

Lol, I was just teasing. I don't think there is anyone alive from the early 19th century...unless there are highlanders amongst us...or maybe the Count of St. Germain.

 

[Kathryn]

Have a look at posts#22&24 and tell me about second hand smoke.

CDC - Fact Sheet - Health Effects of Secondhand Smoke - Smoking & Tobacco Use

There is a higher incidence of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome with babies of smokers.

There is a higher incidence of serious asthma in children of smokers.

Children of smokers have a higher incidence of bronchitis and pneumonia.

Children of smokers have a nigher incidence of ear infections.

Honestly, this is just common sense. Your house is filled with smoke, you're going to have more breathing problems.

 

[sojourner]

The President does it. So it can't be all bad.

Yeah, but he doesn't exhale.