I'm ANGRY that smoking kills.. (addiction, mom, attractive, parent)

[IwalkLikeArabbit]

Because I smoke.

and I'm not quitting. I just really, really "like" it... I mean, I feel a need to apologize???

To society.


So, SORRY society, but I'm gonna keep smoking... I don't have kids, maybe I just won't further on .. and take myself as a loss.

But, the point is, I HATE those anti smoking commercials, because, A) it's depressing, I hate that 'tone' especially at dinner time when they so often come on, and B) For us who commits to it, we might actually be some decent people you in society don't wanna annoy and **** off so much?!?!? Cause, I'm not 'blaming' those ads for making me like this. I have other issues... it's just, when that ad comes on I gotta switch the channel and yeah, it's just one of "many" things that come on TV or ads that just ticks me off... Like, a need to "control" us. Even if it's good. Like mommy and daddy. What is hollywood, our parents????


Why aren't our real parents telling us??? I don't wanna see no chick with a hole in her throat while I'm eating dinner.


I have my mommy to tell me that....???



She told me when I was 8... I heard it. I chose to smoke anyway, but I don't need to see that hole.

It's not going to change me.


It's only going to add depression, and bad vibes to dinner time.... ?!


Whew... Thank you, I just had to let that out. I'm sorry if I offended anyone, but, now I feel better....

[imcurious]

Practice smoking in front of a mirror and see it for the addiction it is . . .it is very unnattractive to view yourself that way - sucking on a pacifier, basically. Learn to deal with your emotions without a crutch . . .do you enjoy smelling bad?

[bigh110]

I used to smoke and I gotta tell ya I quit with the goal of spending the money on learning scuba diving. Well it worked and now i spend way more on scuba diving than i ever did on smoking! I was just wondering what it is you really "like" about smoking. I used to tell my self that same thing but the answers I always came up with was "it serves no practical purpose, it costs lots of money and is proven to cause cancer" The only reason I could truly see that I smoked was the simple fact that I was addicted to nicotine/other chemicals and afraid of change. I have lots of friends even now that smoke all around me all the time and it doesn't bother me a bit except when the smoke is blown/winds up directly in my face. I hated that even when I did smoke! I am just really interested in what you "like" about it some of my smoking friends say "it keeps from eating" or "calms me down when i am angry" but I consider those character flaws due to a lack of self discipline ( I ain't got of lot of that myself!) I know you may not like those commercial but I bet some people see them and say wow I really gotta quit! Those commercials are a wake up call to some and may give them inspiration to really want to quit!! I know for countless times trying to quit my self you really have to have not so much the willpower but the "WANT" to quit or it won't work. I know its a personal choice to smoke but I can't understand what one would "LIKE" about it. Not trying to start an argument here I am just curious about what there is to like about smoking cigarettes. In closing: I say If you are gonna smoke at least smoke something that is all natural!!!

[halfabuck]

I really liked smoking. Don't do anything else like drink or play golf. I liked the cigarettes so much I could have eaten them if they tasted good. I also disliked criticism from the rest of society as well as the negative advertising. I got to a point where I couldn't breathe too well. I also had cancer. I was still smoking because I liked it and figured we all had to go sometime and while I was alive I wanted to do what I wanted, period. I'm getting older and that's when it starts to get you. I just got tired of it and started thinking that maybe it would be nice to add a few more years to my life. It's usually a fact that it will get you eventually. So I stopped. It was very difficult as I had tried a few times before. I'm saving almost $9 a day now. Not a big deal but it's money in my pocket. You have to make that decision on your own. If you really like it and are hell bent on continuing then no one will say anything that matters. You have to give it some serious thought. It's like investing in anything. What will it eventually bring me? Guaranteed it won't bring you anything very nice long term. Good Luck to you. I wish you the best.

[looking4answers12]

I'm not offended, but this is one of the few times in my life that I really cannot feel empathy for another persons unhappiness.

Not smoking is your choice. It's a dumb choice in my opinion, but I believe in everyone's right to make dumb choices.

It just makes me a bit sad and irritated when people can't comprehend that their dumb choices affect more than just themselves. Even the people that respect their dumb choices are still affected.

I don't know what type of family relationships you have, but even if your mom respects your dumb choice to smoke, guess who's gonna be the idiot by your hospital bed holding your hand when you get sick from smoking?

So, as far as the commercials go, and the fact that they bother you? Oh well.
I know there are now "no smoking restaurants - or sections or whatever, but think of all those years that those folks who choose to smoke (and it's my life I can do what I want) failed to care about people smoking next to them at dinner time....

If the commercials bother you at dinner, don't watch TV at dinnertime. Enjoy your meal with your ciggy and the sound of your ragged breath and hacking cough.

Bon Apetit!

[halfabuck]

Originally Posted by looking4answers12

I'm not offended, but this is one of the few times in my life that I really cannot feel empathy for another persons unhappiness.

Not smoking is your choice. It's a dumb choice in my opinion, but I believe in everyone's right to make dumb choices.

It just makes me a bit sad and irritated when people can't comprehend that their dumb choices affect more than just themselves. Even the people that respect their dumb choices are still affected.

I don't know what type of family relationships you have, but even if your mom respects your dumb choice to smoke, guess who's gonna be the idiot by your hospital bed holding your hand when you get sick from smoking?

So, as far as the commercials go, and the fact that they bother you? Oh well.
I know there are now "no smoking restaurants - or sections or whatever, but think of all those years that those folks who choose to smoke (and it's my life I can do what I want) failed to care about people smoking next to them at dinner time....

If the commercials bother you at dinner, don't watch TV at dinnertime. Enjoy your meal with your ciggy and the sound of your ragged breath and hacking cough.

Bon Apetit!

I think that kind of a post is rather mean and could have been presented differently. We all affect one another at some time in our lives and perhaps at different degrees but we are all human and should practice more kindness toward one another rather than being so critical because you may have been offended somehow in the past.

[imcurious]

Originally Posted by halfabuck

I think that kind of a post is rather mean and could have been presented differently. We all affect one another at some time in our lives and perhaps at different degrees but we are all human and should practice more kindness toward one another rather than being so critical because you may have been offended somehow in the past.

Conversely. the selfish, unthoughtful people who make dumb choices that affect their family members "should" have SOME responsibility. I think the poster had it right to speak so bluntly. It may not be "nice," but it's true . . .

[passwithoutatrace]

If you don't like the commercials on TV, ignore them. I don't particularly like all those fake weight loss ads or ads showing sugary stuff as "healthy" but I don't lose any sleep over it. You can control your reactions to things you dislike. I'm surprised you mentioned TV announcements as a means of government control but did not bring up the high tax on cigarettes.

As far as smoking, I dislike people smoking in a room with me, or upwind of me. The smoke triggers an allergic reaction that, while not serious, is definitely uncomfortable. If people are downwind and I can't smell the smoke, I could care less. My friends who smoke do so outside and generally ask if I mind before lighting up.

[looking4answers12]

Originally Posted by halfabuck

I think that kind of a post is rather mean and could have been presented differently. We all affect one another at some time in our lives and perhaps at different degrees but we are all human and should practice more kindness toward one another rather than being so critical because you may have been offended somehow in the past.

Mean? I thought it was pretty "matter of fact".
Is it mean because I disagree? Which part exactly was mean?
The part where I point out that smoking is pretty much a selfish act?
It is. We all are guilty of being selfish at one point or another.

Generly, I don't consider myself to be a judgemental person. Usually my attitude is live and let life. And yes, this topic does strike a chord with me for a few reasons. But the main reason is simply that I don't agree with the OP's point if view.

If you want to re-write my orginal reply in a "nicer" way, you are welcome to show me how to do it. I am all for being "nice" as much as possible, but there are times when a person has to be blunt. I happened to think that this was one of those times.

All that said. I respect that you have a right to your own point of view on what I typed. I just am not sure that I agree with you. I hope that's okay!

[Back to NE]

Originally Posted by looking4answers12

It just makes me a bit sad and irritated when people can't comprehend that their dumb choices affect more than just themselves. Even the people that respect their dumb choices are still affected.

I don't know what type of family relationships you have, but even if your mom respects your dumb choice to smoke, guess who's gonna be the idiot by your hospital bed holding your hand when you get sick from smoking?

Maybe the idiot holding the OP's hand is obese with diabetes, or an alcoholic, or a daredevil? Few people live their lives in pristine ways to maximize their lifespans and minimize trips to the doctor.

The OP 'really' likes smoking, some people 'really' like overreating, some people 'really' like to avoid exersize... we all make our choices.