As a former smoker I agree with what you said... Anyone can quit, it's not impossible at all.stone0042 said:
But you as a non-smoker don't automatically have the right to discriminate against them just so you know...
Poll: Do you ever feel discriminanted against as a Smoker?
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But you as a non-smoker don't automatically have the right to discriminate against them just so you know...
Just like you can stop making a fuss over what I've doing to my own body, in the event that I'm not forcing you to share my cigarette.stone0042 said:
As far as discriminated against, I do, actually; nightclubs, pubs and bars are no longer allowed to choose to permit smoking inside, and therefore, I get to listen to whinging prats clamor on about how my smoking 15' away from the club doors forces them to "run a gauntlet of carbon monoxide and worse!"
Wah.
I smoked for almost 7 years and bartended in a bar that had smoking in it for several years after I quit ( it's against the law now to smoke any public indoor area in my Provence ), sometimes I don't care when people smoke and I definatly don't discriminate if thats what you choose to do; but only if you stay where they're supposed to smoke and be respectful of the people around you. But there is nothing worse then seeing someone smoking right near an entrance and blowing it in other peoples faces. You have a right to smoke, but others around you have the same right NOT to inhale it.
Didn't say that, just that they have the ability to not smoke if they wish to not be discriminated against. It's not something unchangeable, like race.Xojins said:
Yes, I do realize the amount of willpower it takes, that is why I said no matter the difficulty.lazy_bum said:
I've been around many people that have overcome smoking, including my mother, and while I have not physically experienced the addiction I think i understand it well enough. Could be wrong thoughravens_nest said:
I smoke, but I don't feel discriminated against for it. It wouldn't matter to me though because I don't find my right to smoke to be a particularly good argument. If a petition came up to ban smoking in all public areas in the US I wouldn't vote against it and I find it to be self-righteous crap to say, "Well it's my right to do so!" I suppose it is, but if the government (or the people) decides to ban smoking, I can't get angry at them for protecting my stupid ass from myself. Most smokers who scream about wanting to be able to smoke any time any where to me have terrible comments that aren't arguments and always sound like they're three year olds BAWing because their mommy took away a knife.
It's the mental addiction that is hardest to beat. The nicotine only lasts a few days in your system. The physical act of pulling on a cigarette as well as drawing the smoke down your throat can be hard habits to break too.stone0042 said:
Ultimately it's just a battle between yourself and your willpower. You need to want to quit too. It's no good just quitting for financial reasons, health reasons or social reasons. You have to genuinley, wholeheartedly want to quit...
I went from 20 a day to none and didn't use gum, patches or anything. I've never slipped up and never really had a craving to be honest. In fact, sometimes i'll have dreams that i've smoked and it's been horrible, I even felt guilty afterwards...
10 months on now and I rarely even think about it. It's all mind over matter. I wish my willpower gave me the abillity to throw fireballs because I'd probably be doing damage+12!
You do know there are restrictions on smoking because it affects those around you. Ever heard of second hand smoke? Stop being a twat just because you can't spread your cancer smoke everywhere.
Y'see, there's a problem. You're not killing yourself with just your money, it's my money too.
Countries with free healthcare have to increase taxes to deal with smokers and their glorious black lungs. The insurance premiums goes up for everyone because people live unhealthy lifestyles, such as smoking, eating unhealthy, and drinking. They're killing themselves and we have to pay for it.
In a way, it's very much my business what people kill themselves with, especially when they're doing it with my money.
So excuse me for approving of making it as hard as hell for you to enjoy your death stick in peace. You're burnin' me money. You're more than welcome to spit in any poor food I choose to indulge in.
Countries with free healthcare have to increase taxes to deal with smokers and their glorious black lungs. The insurance premiums goes up for everyone because people live unhealthy lifestyles, such as smoking, eating unhealthy, and drinking. They're killing themselves and we have to pay for it.
In a way, it's very much my business what people kill themselves with, especially when they're doing it with my money.
So excuse me for approving of making it as hard as hell for you to enjoy your death stick in peace. You're burnin' me money. You're more than welcome to spit in any poor food I choose to indulge in.
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I don't smoke but when people say all smokers are assholes I defend my entire family. I feel like people are hard on smokers sometimes though.
Case in point is you think you are being discriminated against just because you smoke? No. I don't give two shits if you smoke. However to get into the mindset that it is your "right" to smoke is stupid. You got to remember of those around you. Anyone who looks past the point that second hand smoke is still harmful is ignorant. So in a way you can say it is you right to give other cancer as well.Mcupobob said:
people should be able to smoke if they want and no be discriminated against.
and I should not have to smell that shitty smoke on my way to class, make those things odorless or something.
and I should not have to smell that shitty smoke on my way to class, make those things odorless or something.
As Mr.Mackie says "Smokings bad mmmkay"
But seriously I hang out with a lot of smokers and I couldn't care less... as long as you don't blow smoke in my face *shakes fist*
But seriously I hang out with a lot of smokers and I couldn't care less... as long as you don't blow smoke in my face *shakes fist*