Why in the world do people think it's COOL to smoke?
962963
Most people do what they see other people do in TV or around them most don't think for themselves, they like to fallow the crowd and do like most other people do.\nIf they had a little visit tour at the hospital they could change their mind about smoking...\n\nIt's obvious that the cigarette can cause a lot a damage but being COOL is everything for those who don't have any principles in their life. \nAnd they can't seem to decide by them self wither it's good for them or not they always want the approval of the cool people or at least pretend to be like them
809012
I am a nonsmoker but I support smoking. Medical tests have shown an increase and that people are more likely but it has not been straight proven. As for the rest it is because we, as Americans, are too concerned with what is trendy. Right now it is trendy not to smoke and to jump on the "let's blame the smokers bandwagon". It's easy.
942181
The government will always controll us-there's no getting away from that.  I have been living in scotland for 3 months now, and have been working in a pub for the duration, and i've yet to make up my mind whether its a good thing or not.  As a non smoker, i can see the benifits of not stinking of smoke or inhaling second hand smoke all night.  However on the flip side, if i really hated stinking of ciggeretts and inhaling second hand smoke, i wouldn't work in a smokey enviroment, and i would stay away from similar enviroments.  What i DON'T think is a good thing is crowds of 20 to 30 people gathering outside a pub/club for a smoke-in the pouring rain. I think proper ventilation and/or a beer garden.  They are fantastic. especially with BBQs.
53205
The satisfaction is two fold. First its an addiction. When you smoke, you get a craving for the niccotine.  and you get nervous in a way. Its not a horrible feeling, just like you need to smoke....is the only way I can explain it. Also I think its a really powerful habbit. It always keeps your hand occupied. So whenever you are in a social situation, or driving, you just get used to having something to figit with. So it feels like you should be smoking because thats what you are used to.
1069118
why would someone ever think that yellow teeth and bad breath are cool?? and smoking is stupid neway...i mean y do that when all your doing is killing yourself and killing others as well (second hand smoke). ?? smoking is retarded
698332
Well people have been smoking it for ever and it is not a big deal.  My parents would have sh1t themselves if they knew I had tried it because they had no experience with it.  When my daughter smoked it, it was no big deal because I knew what she was getting into.
399770
Let them smoke! No one every got shot up because of weed. The man would make mad bread in the legalization of Mary Jane. Little Cesar's stock would go through the roof along with Lays and Twinkies. Pot heads are too busy being paranoid, in a constant state of munchdom or founding new religions. I'm not a smoker but all my friends are. Those kids always crack me up especially when we start science projects and they are geeked out their minds!
555698
It's just like ciggarette smoke more harmful breathe in than the person who is smoking it.Just stay away from any kind of smoke.
503697
I read some of this stuff on the internet about a month ago for my English class. \n\nIn my opinion smoking is just stupid and a waste of time and money, it doesn't make you look cool either. \n\nMany teens who smoke are more likely to do/try other drugs, drink, be suicidal, depressed, and participate in other risky activities such as unprotected sex, etc. \n\nAlso... about half of the teens that DO start smoking don't think they will be smoking in 7 years, but a lot of them still are.\n\nIt can also cause: emphysema, heart attack, stroke, heart disease & MORE!\n\nMost kids do it to look cool & fit in/make new friends.
570582
WHy people start smoking is a cultural thing. But smoking does in effect get you high - not as high as other drugs, but there is a definite physical addiction. Smokers often experience calm and enjoyment when lighting up a cigarette - but what is actually happening is that the cigarette is simply cancelling out the withdrawal symptoms in the body. In other words, a cigarette doesn't make you feel better, it simply stops you from feeling worse than non-smokers for a while.\n\nOnce you've smoked a pack of cigarettes, your body is physically hooked on nicotine, and it can be very, very difficult to stop. If cigarettes had been invented today, they would never have been made legal.
1135806
I'm told that it does both. It's a drug, and folks say they enjoy it. They say it\n\nPicks them up\nSettles them down\nThey can take a break from work\nThey feel the smoke hit the back of their throat.\nCurbs their appetite.\nRaces their heart.\n\nAnd a bunch of other stuff. But in the end, - it's a no-win situation, so don't even start or try.
44748
Because a lot of smokers are just rude, and feel that they are being "wronged" by society, just because thier smoke is a menace to other people.  They do not seem to comprehend that breathing is necessary for life, but smoking is not.  They do not comprehend that others are not causing a problem by breathing, but they are by putting thier filth into the air.\n\nI am sure you will hear a lot of smokers whine about how they are "forced" outside and stuff like that, but they are the ones that are too weak to cope with life without their little crutch, so they choose to smoke, therefore "force" themselves outside in those circumstances.
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!
239825
Because it is so gross. Your breath and clothes stink all the time. Your teeth rot sooner and it deteriorates your health, smokers usually aren't health conscious so they probably don't care what they eat or even excercise. Women like healthy clean men. Also, women take into consideration about having children one day. It affects your sperm, it is cancerous and even if you do have children, no mother wants smoke near her baby. Smoking around infants can lead to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, allergies and asthma. Trust me, women think in the future. Just quit. It is sooo gross! I agree with livinghaunted. It is a symbol of trash.
192673
Because they think it looks cool.
446758
oh boo hoo...bc smoking is great....go to better ventalated restaurants or stay at home...a lot of people like to smoke after they eat....im a smoker and my teeth are white....my nails are healthy....oh yeah and my breath doesn't stink....actually a lot of people can't tell i smoke unless they see me....i chew gum i wear perfume...im good to go...its people like you that are ruining it for us...so shh
1055583
I have to agree with you about pretty much everything. I've smoked for about 10 years.  It's the 1 thing I enjoy above all others and the only thing I do anymore.  (Many various flashbacks thru all the times on everything...thanks! lol) I also have a good job & a nice house & continue to be a productive member of society, even though I'm a 'stoner'.  These days, plenty of people use the legal drugs to high every day and condemn us.  Weed is the best!