I can understand older people smoking, when they were teens it was seen as normal and they didn't know the health risks and quitting is a bitch, but teenagers and kids today smoking...that is a character flaw. We were told the risks, and we shoudl know better than to start.

I am a smoker and I understand the risks associated with it. Smoking is enjoyable for me. Unless they are blowing smoke in your face, shut your mouth. No one cares about your self-righteous attitude. I'm sure your eating a Big Mac right now and well on your way to a triple by-pass at the age of 38...

I consider your shallow judgement of people a major character flaw...

hear hear. If we took everything out of this world that wasn't perfectly healthy, we wouldn't have fast food, gasoline, medicine (you've seen all those warnings on the side of those bottles), etc. People just like to have something to bitch about, and smoking is one of them. I can operate heavy machinery just fine while smoking...

Sorry but pity us all you want. We know the risks. Its not selfish but some people are and you can't just say every smoker in the world has a character flaw. I've met some great characters who are smokers. Its more people who have this weird opinion that have weaknesses. Being totally judgement is wrong. AND i appreciate your opinion that it is damaging and yes we really shouldnt start but too late. It is a fact of life. Theres nothing really healthy these days and there's hell to pay to be healthy

Calm down, I never demanded you stop(I am not the poster of this but th first comment) But I have two parents(as well as my in-laws) who smoke and it worries me that they are going to develope lung cancer because of this nasty habit, and can't quit. Nor do they really try. So in a way it is selfish, especially for parents, because they are cutting off years that could be spent with their children, and grandchildren. And don't give me bullshit about how they can die other ways, I am aware. But...just the thought of all that tar slowly sucking away their breath really frightens me and I want my kids to have grandparents.

Smoking is the only thing i have...you couldNot possibly understand my loss and sorrow.

LettUs take a few moments to reflect, focus on a tragety...see what i mean?

it is definitely a major character flaw. I have friends who smoke and even a long distance flight is a total trauma for them cos they cant smoke. It restricts what you can do. Apart from it being totally unhealthy it also makes people rather stinky. Also at least if u eat a big mac you're not harming anyone physically other than yourself

I gave up smoking in 2002. Because I knew it was unhealthy. But I would still date someone who smoked. I guess I'm just one of the few who finds it somewhat attractive. And I also actually quitre like the stink.

Correction quite.

Everyone does things in their lives that cause harm to themselves weither it be smoking, drinking, drugs or eating too many burger kings and what not. thing is though one person isnt going to stop the whole of the world from smoking and its something thats been going on for years and will go on for more. Even if its made illegal look at drugs. they are illegal but people still manage to get hold of them.

I'll tell you why they smoke, for dumb asses like you who think of themselves as superior to other people in order to forget about how square they are what ugly wife they ended up with...but hey...she'll be 80 with you!! If I were your son I would start smoking just because of YOU.

Well i am a smoker. My parents are also smokers. I started smoking because when i was an early teen it was considered the cool thing to do. And my parents did it so i didnt see much harm in it. I dont think its cool now I hate myself for smoking but it is very difficult to quit. I dont have any problem with people who are against smoking. If they dont want to be around my smoke then thats fine i dont get offended. It is a terrible habit to start. I wish cigarettes would just dissaper and then i wouldnt have access to it and i would have to quit. I cough alot and sometimes i wake up in the night with my chest hurting really bad. Also i dont smell the smoke on me until i take my dirty clothes off and get into the shower. when i get out i smell my clothes and they smell terrible. my house smells terrible too. but what can i do? Its really hard to quit when u have to live in a house full of smokers the temptation is too great. I have promised myself that when i move out i will quit. and im sticking to that!

'Also at least if u eat a big mac you're not harming anyone physically other than yourself'

Um, what about the cow? ='[

its an addiction. i personally consider it a desease too. how can you hold a sick person in contempt?

Personally Im a proud smoker and not ready to quite!!! I rather enjoy it and it helps to calm me too.

i smoke too but im not proud of that shit. It definately goes against everything i believe in. It is a waste of money and Ive fallen into the trap set by the tobacco industry. It is selfish because im taking awya my kids' right to a healthy mother. fuck cigarettes. It IS a character flaw but im sure you have a lot of flaws too so fuck u too

smoking is cool. get over it.

i smoke, its an addiction, starting it is usually peer pressure or by wanting some kind of release from getting angry or any build up of emotion

NOT NORMAL
I smoke cigarettes, drink alcohol, have sex, do crystal meth, pot and heroin and have tattoos in some very cool places. And I'm only 15. THAT'S normal.