Do you agree that people become desensitized to smoking labels?
915730
People have been desensitized for decades with the little warning on the cigarette packs. With the TV commercials getting bolder and bolder, people are getting more and more education. What it comes down to is personal choice. To sit and discuss intelligently with you child(ren) when they are old enough to understand the ramifications of their decisions. Discussing it when they are 5 makes no sense, cuz they ll agree that they wont do it. Parents need to take an intellectual role in this. Only that way will people learn about the hazards of smoking
375718
You make some excellent points about this.  On the surface, you are correct that people who have addictions to sex, food, alcohol and so many other vices aren’t kept away the way smokers are.  But the difference is, when you smoke, you affect other people who may be around you. \n \nSecond hand smoke is a serious health concern.  The US Environmental Protection Agency has classified secondhand smoke as a Group A carcinogen, which means that it is a significant causal factor to cancer in humans. \nSmoking is being restricted because everyone is vulnerable to secondhand smoke exposure in public places, such as restaurants, shopping centers, public transportation, schools and daycare centers. Although some businesses are reluctant to ban smoking, there is no credible evidence that going smoke-free is bad for business. Public places where children go are a special area of concern.  \n\nIf a restaurant existed that was for smokers ONLY, then that would be great.  They all the smokers could dine and socialize and snort each other’s smoke.  But when there are non smokers present, it’s unfair to subject them to the health hazard of breathing in the smoke. \n\nThanks for this discussion.  You articulated your points very well and I appreciate the opportunity to share.
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.
976461
I think it was a trick question to older people ...for instant one women voted no to both opinion, thinking that she was voting for people to have the right to smoke in certain areas.The wording in the question throwed them off. So yes , I think if they got a petition people would sign it. And yes some would sign it that don't smoke, 2 people I know told me that they didn't want anymore Rights taken away from them.
1100101
Smoking - well just I can't stand the smell and it makes me have a headache\nDrinking- makes a person NOT the same person \n\nbut in general - i dont think i have a right to judge guys , it is human right and a way of relief as I heard, same as my crying and listening to rock when I am upset and lonely
60613
My six year old son has asthma and his worst trigger is cigarette smoke. If he smells smoke he holds his nose and starts yelling," I smell smoke! My asthma, my asthma!" I've never told him it is rude or not to do it because he has a right to look out for his health. Once it happened at a very nice restaurant and was a table of older people smoking. I half way smiled at them and asked the hostess to move us. Someone came over from the other table and said they would refrain from smoking. That has been our biggest success to where they actually stopped. Both of my children are bad about saying "someone is smoking" in public and I have never stopped them. I usually respond "I know, I smell it too." This is one time I let my children shame people in a social setting. Maybe it isn't doing any good but it gives me a chance to say something without confronting the person. I don't think smokers know just how unbearable it is for nonsmokers. I am hoping that if they here it from a child maybe they will be more courteous about lighting up in public.
825716
The only person a smoker is dishonest with is themselves.  They smell, their second hand smoke stinks, and they are putting their own longevity at risk (which is their choice).  There is no correlation otherwise.  I'm glad I finally quit lying to myself.
910851
smoking is the bigest turn off for me, it makes everything smell, and it rubs of. you could be the last man on eart, but if you smoke, no way
640409
Congratulations, am an x smoker too. Since you are not used to the smell and the smoke, you may have developed an allergy as I did. I cough when in a room with a smoker.
916550
I am bothered by smoke.  I take allergy medications and use an inhaler if my lungs start blocking up.
629496
maybe they smoke too much
1099720
No, I know people who have quit smoking, alcohol etc. but they still get cravings.
649600
Yes, but people tend not to inhale cigar smoke as deeply as cigarette smoke so it is minimally less of a problem.  You still run the risk of cancer.  And they make your breath and clothes smell awful.  Big turn-off.
682927
AMEN sista........ both my parents smoke, my boyfriend smokes, and my friends smoke... I don not, what is the point really? WHY Smoke... it's makes your clothes and house stink, cost you a sh*t load of money each month, smell your fingers.....gross they smell like an ashtray don't they. I mean I don't care if people smoke, but their is really no POINT to ever start, espically people that never smoked and then they start when their like in their 20's thats crazy!!!
1060464
WOW  My Friend you said it.I'm a heavy smoker.I started at 13,I'm now 68.I ant to quit because I have had 2 hart attacks and a stroke. that is the only reason.I couldn't care less about the non-smokers.If they don't like it just don't breath while I'm smoking. nice to hear someone s on my side in this issue
476004
Not at all!!  I aboslutely love it! \n\nSMOKERS HAVE RIGHTS TOO!  America is a free country.  What really bothers me is people that long to remove freedoms from others around them!\n\nps....I think women that smoke are VERY sexy!
1078869
Honey,it's a sign of the times. Don't try to figure it out.I'm a smoker too,but I have three grown son's and none of them smoke.It's my smoke.So I'm careful to keep it out of other peoples air space.