smokers- rude or just stupid?
828149
Smokers can sometimes be rude, especially if you ask them politely to smoke somewhere else and they won't, but the stupidity issue is a proven thing. \nNo smoker is stupid enough to not know what it does to them, and to others around them, but they ARE stupid enough to keep smoking.....\nI wish I could help the ones who wanted to quit. I see how much my parents struggle to quit.\n\nConsidering your situation, it's a public health issue. If your landlord doesn't so anything about it, take him to court. You'll win.\nThere are so many laws to protect non-smokers these days, and it's a serious issue.\nI wish you the best of luck.
425623
I agree, no wants to smell smoke when they eat.... however.... I strongly disagree on banning it from bars, cigs and beer go hand and hand for most people, infact people who dont smoke, will often ONLY light up while drinking.
766070
I am no smoker but if someone likes to smoke then that is their business, so long as they don't blow smoke over everyone else that doesn't.....let's see the idiots in Government concentrate on something more important such as Britains overpopulation problem for instance....This is never mentioned of course since they are shit scared of loosing votes......but it will at some stage however, return to bite them up the ass.
1055736
I think people are just of the mentality of "it won't happen to me".  That, or the addiction overrules the risks.  I personally smoke, and there's times where I'll think about the damage I'm doing, and think that I'm going to quit, but I won't.\n\nI don't deny the health risks etc however.  I'm open and able to admit that I am stupid :)
351113
Leave them alone, they are not bothering anyone so let it be. Besides you don't know if there is a medical reason for them to be smoking it. This is one thing you failed to mention. Cops have dangerous crimnals to worry about, not some small time smoker or one that smokes for medicinal purposes.
206751
Frankly, I don't think either of your choices adequately describes smokers.\nEveryone should be held responsible for their choices in life; so, the fact that tobacco companies make a dangerous product does not excuse smokers from suffering the effects of using it.  No tobacco company is forcing anyone to smoke.  Even though I have never smoked, and think it is the filthiest habit around, I also think that freedom is infinitely preferable to living in a nanny state.\nNicotine is an extremely addictive drug.  Some say it is harder to kick than heroin.  Those who use it need patience and understanding to kick the habit, not constant derision and insults.  Irony and sarcasm are OK, though...;)\nThe way to stop tobacco use is through education and patience, not laws and ill will.
424585
Nonsmokers have some serious issues with "control" when they start talking about not smoking outside. Just walk around the smoker huddled next to the ash can, it's really not that difficult. If he's not huddled next to the ash can do that silly fake cough thing, that will show him. Sigh.
906856
Nicotine addicts rights end at the tip of my nose. If they don't like it, to bad. No one should be forced to share a smokers rude and deadly habit, especially children and the elderly, who don't normally stand up for themselves.
559478
Somking is stupid because it is basically a slower form of suicide. You will eventually die from it and everyone who does smoke always says "Yeah, I know I should quit," or "I should have quit a long time ago."  Also, smokers stink, their teeth get dull and yellow, their hair gets brittle, they cough up blood. It is just disgusting.  No, I don't smoke
198404
No, maybe just people don't want to breathe in 2nd hand smoke. Smokers can go harm their own lungs no problem.
187253
NO!!!\nSmoke up! Maybe if more people would smoke they wouldn't be so high strung all the time!\nI'm at work right now and have to contain myself for that reason. Thank god I'm in Holland and am able to pass the coffeeshop on my way home.
166790
I hate to say this, but this is definitely more of an American phenomenon (I'm American, btw).  It's unbelievably rude to make an unsolicited comment (even a positive one) on someone's appearance.  It shows a shallow character of someone who thinks that your appearance is more important than who you are inside.\n\n(I disagree, however, with commenting on someone's smoking in my vicinity.  This has nothing whatsoever to do with appearance and has to do with my health and another person thrusting his filthy stench on my clothing and hair)\n\nHere's the best comeback I've found for when you really can't afford to offend the person:\n\nRude person:  Oh, you changed your hair color.  I really think you looked a lot better as a blonde.\n\nYou (stare momentarily at the person with almost a surprised look):  I had NO idea you were so interested in my hair!\n\nIf the person is not completely self-absorbed, he'll stop and think about that one for a moment.
340114
I hate second hand smoke. Smokers digust me!!!
984372
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?
207139
Yes. Very much so. And I'm a smoker. I do not smoke in public, around children, or around pregnant women. It is MY choice alone to die of cancer. Not theirs. I do not defend smokers in ANY way. Smoking is a dangerous habit that I wish I could control and quit. Unfortunately, I can't seem to stop. I've been a smoker for 18 yrs. and I will NEVER tell another human being to deal with MY habit in public because I have the right to smoke. They have more of a right to breath and to live with out being wrongly affected by me. I smoke in the privacy of my own home. I apologize for those smokers who do not get it, that WE are the offenders. Keep it up guys...maybe smoking will be banned.
63229
Had the same problem at our place.  It's also discrimination to tell someone they can't do something that is NOT illegal.  It is against their rights also.\n\nSo we have smoking areas far away from other people.  If you don't like smoke, don't go there.
474419
I don't think it has anything with "being a smoker".\nI smoke, I throw away my empty trash in garbage cans. I even hang onto the empty package if there's not a garbage cans nearby.\nPeople stereotype smokers with all kinds of crap.