[endthematrix]

My Mother, who died of lung cancer do to smoking, never blamed the cigarettes. She blamed herself for not quiting. Even during her untimely death did I admire her for her acknowledgment of personal responsibility.

[Mr. Mojo]

Yep, that's an important distinction.

[churchillbuff]

My Mother, who died of lung cancer do to smoking, never blamed the cigarettes. ""

Sounds like she was a remarkable woman. Still, she wouldn't have been wrong to have placed a degree of blame on the cigarettes - and their makers, since, as i've been told, they've put additives in them that heighten the addictive effect -- and in any case they're peddling a murderous product.

[trumandogz]

Sorry about your mother, I know it must have been difficult for you and your family.

However, you should be proud of your mom for taking personal responsibility for herself. It is a quality that is far too rare in this country.