The risks of smoking are greatly exaggerated

TheRecord.com ^ | 20 November 2002 | ERIC BOYD

[Great Dane]

Yea, smoking poses no risk, to me.

But mountain climbing does...... we really need to ban it, for your own good of course.

[SheLion]

They deteriorate, some people slower than others.

Oh well. We enjoy it. We will just keep on taking our chances. We have to die someday. May as well go happy!

[azhenfud]

"#31....... But you have the option to stay out of establishments allowing smoking........ it's called freedom of choice."

If those establishments posted signs saying "Smokers Welcome", the choice could more easily be made at the door. It's sitting down and placing an order, waiting for a meal, and THEN having the guy or gal next table over light up that causes the problem.

But, I've learned to note where the ashtrays are and avoid those areas. Even then, there are those smokers, intent to force their smoke on others, who can't comprehend the meaning of a smoke-free designation and light up with no regard to others....

[TankerKC]

... how many personal freedoms will remain seven generations from now?

How dare you ask a question like that. Now you must submit your papers and a blood sample!

[SheLion]

NORTH CAROLINA SMOKERS' CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE STATE ECONOMY - 2001

There you go.

[SheLion]

And I happen to know a lot of smokers living with no ill effects.

Thank you! And the same goes on this side!

[netmilsmom]

"Even then, there are those smokers, intent to force their smoke on others, who can't comprehend the meaning of a smoke-free designation and light up with no regard to others...."
Geez, you make it sound like a huge conspiracy against YOU! Did you ever think that other human made a mistake? Oh yeah, I'm sure that smoker is watching YOU just waiting for the right moment to "force their smoke" on you.
See how silly that sounds?

[A Vast RightWing Conspirator]

But you have the option to stay out of establishments allowing smoking........ it's called freedom of choice.

Absolutely. And I tend to exercise it. Like I said, I have no problem with people smoking and drinking whatever they want and as much as they want (natural selection?) for as long as I am not 'forced' to share the experience.

[SheLion]

The report you cited was generated under Bubba and thusly was tilted.

Ok! Then what about our Government agency ORNL? Tilted as well? I don't see our PRESIDENT tilting anything! In fact, he has EASED retrictions on GORE'S clean air act.

[azhenfud]

I don't think that link fittingly supports your statement....

[SheLion]

You are definitely working exhaustively to justify your addiction.

Well, "I" have studies and research behind me. I am not just blowing smoke like a lot in here! You don't like smokers? STAY AWAY FROM US! We don't want to be around you anymore then you want to be around us.

The world is big enough to accommodate all peoples!

[HamiltonJay]

Inhilation v Injestion... apples and oranges.

[Publius6961]

BUMP

[SheLion]

Ridiculous? If I hadn't been there, I wouldn't make such "accusations". My years of tenure at the butt end and then quitting is enough experience to qualify my statement.

That's fine. But you haven't read anything I have posted. You are wearing blinders and you wouldn't know the truth if it hit you in the face. BTW, are you in the pocket of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to buffalo all your patients who smoke? Nice way to get grant money, I can assure you!

[Great Dane]

They can prevent death by quitting.

You've got to be kidding........ living will get you there no matter what.

[SheLion]

Even then, there are those smokers, intent to force their smoke on others, who can't comprehend the meaning of a smoke-free designation and light up with no regard to others....

I don't believe you.

[SheLion]

I hate 99% of taxes, but I have no problem paying the cigarette tax.

If your lived in Maine and saw how the lawmakers bumped up the taxes making a carton $44-$50 dollars a carton, you would be screaming as loud as the rest of us. And you would be looking for a cheaper alternative.

[SheLion]

how many personal freedoms will remain seven generations from now?

How dare you ask a question like that. Now you must submit your papers and a blood sample!