Why do people smoke? It is a nasty habit and people shouldn't do it.?
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Some still foolishly think they look "cool" doing it, either because they're underage and breaking a law/antagonizing their parents, or because of some antiquated "romantic" movie images.
1141403
They smoke because they hate themselves and want to die. Isn't this why all of those who smoke do it?
429447
I agree - that is so vile!! I smoke, but I can't stand that stale smoke reek so theres no smoking allowed in my house - also I got a kid there and it's just wrong to smoke round kids, so I go outside.
1174169
No. I used to smoke, and then I quit. I didn't want to put any more of that crap into my lungs. Why should I have to put up with it when I go to a restaurant, movie, or just about anywhere? If they want to kill themselves, that is their choice, but they have no right to inflict their pain on me.
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Who says that the first is ok? You have to be pretty disconnected these days to NOT already know that smoking is bad for you. Smokers know better than anybody what the disadvantages of smoking are. The preachiness they get handed on a near daily basis seems pretty damn ridiculous to me. \n\nI am not a smoker. I've never smoked a cigarrette and never plan to. Every smoker I know tells me to never pick one up - and you know what? Their arguements against smoking are far more convincing than non-smokers. \n\nFor those people who choose to smoke, as long as they smoke outside to prevent secondhand smoke problems, I've got no problem with their habit. They're adults and they've made an informed choice. It's not the choice many of us (including me) would have made, but they have the right to make it. \n\nSo far, society has not made it acceptable to directly harrass obese people in this way. Overweight and obese people ARE discriminated against and put under considerable emotional strain because of their weight - our society puts too much credence on how people look for it to be otherwise. As the epidemic of obesity continues, it may become more common to verbally harrass people who are overweight and obese.
637282
i hate people who smoke around their kids. Have the habit fine, but have some respect for your children. I see them blowing smoke in thier faces all the time - makes me sick
285054
♥i don't smoke. smoking can be hazardous to your health♥
239388
good.  this way you won't smoke.  it's a very unhealthy and expensive habit.  you can get lung cancer and give it to others too from second-hand smoke.  there is nothing good about it so please, do yourself and others a favor by not smoking.  \nthank you.
616307
When we make a choice to do something that we know is harmful to our bodies, yes, it is a willful sin. Smoking shows no respect for the wonderful gift of life that we were given. It's like being given a very valuable gift, then not showing enough appreciation for it to take care of it and protect it. If someone gave you a Porche, would you fill the gas tank with sugar? Same with smoking. We know it causes all kinds of damage to our health, so.......
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As a smoker for 30 years, I would recommend to any teens out there to not start smoking.  If you allready do, quit before you have a lot of years of it.  It isn't good for you, or anybody that will live with you.  It causes people to hate you, and look down on you as if you were a leper, for as you know, they have no faults whatsoever.  It also costs a lot of money, and if you take the money you would spend on cigarettes and put it away, you could probably have enough money to buy a house or car in a reasonable amount of time.
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Smoking might be horrible, but it's addicting due to the nicotine in it. Same with other drugs. That's why most people do it. It's addiction. \nFor example, I'm addicted to chocolate. I cannot go a day without having chocolate. It's not bad for me (I mean it can give me acne or bad teeth even though I brush my teeth), I have to have chocolate.
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Its because they get into all that before realising its bad. Then its hard to stop. I read that most people start smoking and drinking in their teens (mid to late i think) which is the time when u show off and stuff (i dont). But if you cross this stage and dont start until 20 or 21 or so you are less likely to start and become addicted to them. I dont think its true for everyone. Alot of people are dumb who dont realise whats good and bad until alot longer.
1039809
I think it's more a matter of self control. I used to smoke pot and I smoked it a few times a day. I quit a couple months ago and I haven't touched it since. Some people just have no self control when it comes to things like that. It's kind of like people that cheat. All people that cheat either have no self control or no respect for themselves. Even when I smoked pot, I didn't HAVE to have it. If I couldn't afford it, I just wouldnt buy it. Still, there are some people that think that HAVE to have it but don't have the self control to go without
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I think smoking is a personal choice.  I used to smoke and I quit, but I still believe this is a free country and what people do in their homes/cars etc. is their business as long as it's not hurting anyone else.  Second hand smoke is annoying, however, if I don't want to experience it, I don't go into places where there is a lot of smokers or bad ventilation.  I don't think it's fair to try and regulate everything because this is still the United States.  Not to mention, what do you think they will move to next?
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Read this \nSmoking is one of the worst things kids or adults can do to their bodies. Yet every single day nearly 4,400 kids between the ages 12 and 17 start smoking. Why? There's more than just one simple answer. Some kids may start smoking just because they're curious. Others may like the idea of doing something dangerous - something grown-ups don't want them to do. Still others might have grown up around lots of people who smoke and they might think it's the way to act like an adult.\n\nYou've probably heard that smoking and tobacco use can cause cancer and heart disease. That's true, but sometimes kids can't really think that far into the future to worry about an illness they might not get for 20 years. So let's talk about the problems that might affect kids more quickly:\n\nbad breath \nyellow teeth \nsmelly clothes \nmore colds and coughs \ndifficulty keeping up with friends when playing sports \nempty wallet - cigarettes and tobacco products are very expensive! \n\nWhy Is It So Bad for You?\nCigarettes and smokeless tobacco kill hundreds of thousands of Americans every year. You know those rubber bracelets that were created to bring attention to different causes? The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids created a red one with the number 1,200 on it. Why 1,200? That's the number of people who die each day due to smoking.\n\nThe nicotine and other poisonous chemicals in tobacco cause lots of diseases, like heart problems and some kinds of cancer. If you smoke, you hurt your lungs and heart each time you light up. It also can make it more difficult for blood to move around in the body, so smokers may feel tired and cranky. The longer you smoke, the worse the damage becomes.\n\n\n\nThe Other Cost of Smoking\nUsing tobacco eats up a lot of money, too. A pack of cigarettes costs $4, on average. That means, even if you buy just one pack a week, you'll spend $208 in a year. Some people smoke a pack a day, which adds up to $1,460! That's a lot of CDs, computer games, and clothes.\n\nWhat's It Like?\nUsually, people don't like smoking or chewing tobacco at first. Your body is smart, and it knows when it's being poisoned. When people try smoking for the first time, they often cough a lot and feel pain or burning in their throat and lungs. This is your lungs' way of trying to protect you and tell you to keep them smoke free. Also, many people say that they feel sick to their stomachs or even throw up. If someone accidentally swallows chewing tobacco, they may be sick for hours. Yuck.\n\nI don´t know why people smoke when they know it is dangerus, bad, murderous   for them?  bye...
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I don't like smoking at all, so it would be difficult to be with someone else who smokes! It's a smelly and dirty habit! For me it is a total turn off and it's not attractive at all! Who wants to kiss someone who tastes like smoke? Yuck!!
628597
no smoking. i hate when i have to be around people that smoke. i hate the smell and somethimes it burns my eyes. but if i had to pick i would say after