SxyPrincess
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I was forced to smoke. All my friends smoked, and they told me they'd beat me up if I didn't start because they were afraid I'd tell their parents.
Hell no, I doubt if you will find anyone that "WANTS" their children or grandchildren to smoke. But once they turn 18 (when it becomes a legal activity) they should be able to make the choice themselves.Originally posted by johndoug
That brings up a good point for ALL the supporters of smoking.
Do you WANT your children or grandchildren to smoke?
And I mean smoke like most others did, When they are 15 16 etc.
Originally posted by jeneisen
Well JohnDoug makes an interesting point and I am just curious if anyone thinks that they started smoking b/c of being around others who smoke, or if they think kids start smoking b/c of it. I personally don't think thats true in all cases b/c I am the only one in my house now and growing up that does not smoke and I never have. I always thought it was gross and never wanted to, but Andy said he started b/c he was around it. Has has quit now, but I do wonder what that driving influential force is to start smoking.
Originally posted by kwillia
That's funny... that's the same story you used for how you learned to ######## and ####### and why you ##### when you ####.
Originally posted by Kyle
I started smoking at 14 to help me kick my drinking problem.
It had gotten out of hand. I was up to two six packs of Hires a day. Smoking helped me get a handle on it.
Most of the people I know started smoking around 12, 13, 14 or so. That's the age when kids think they are adults.
Anyone know where Tonio evaporated to?
Jazz Lady said:Vrai, for Pete's sake (and I mean our Pete), please do something about Tonio's awful sense of humor! Ban him now!
Vraiblonde said:No, I think Tonio requires much stronger measures.
Tonio said:What...?
Tonio said:Knock it off, you goddamn dirty ape!
I was forced to smoke. All my friends smoked, and they told me they'd beat me up if I didn't start
Ok, I was in a restaurant yesterday and I was in the non smoking section and I could still smell the smoke. It drove me crazy. QUOTE]
ok...this isn't directed at you unless you have one but here is my counter offer.
I will no longer enjoy my habbit in ANY public establishment reguardless of smoking sections or now....
HOWEVER I don't want to hear a "obnoxious" child in ANY of the following locations.....
restaurants
movie thratres
supermarkets
shopping malls
sporting events
airplanes
the beach
on my TV
....better yet, keep the whinning brat at the home so they don't disturb the peace
(i feel red juju on the way)
Ok, I was in a restaurant yesterday and I was in the non smoking section and I could still smell the smoke. It drove me crazy. I admit I hate all smokers, but if I am trying to eat, why can't people go outside to smoke? I mean its considered rude to blow your nose or pick it at the table but that doesn't kill or hurt anyone else. Why is it ok to smoke in restaurants? Does anyone else feel this way?
Ok, I was in a restaurant yesterday and I was in the non smoking section and I could still smell the smoke. It drove me crazy. I admit I hate all smokers, but if I am trying to eat, why can't people go outside to smoke? I mean its considered rude to blow your nose or pick it at the table but that doesn't kill or hurt anyone else. Why is it ok to smoke in restaurants? Does anyone else feel this way?
Ok, I was in a restaurant yesterday and I was in the non smoking section and I could still smell the smoke. It drove me crazy. I admit I hate all smokers, but if I am trying to eat, why can't people go outside to smoke? I mean its considered rude to blow your nose or pick it at the table but that doesn't kill or hurt anyone else. Why is it ok to smoke in restaurants? Does anyone else feel this way?
Its been banned in the forums since last July and it hasn't bothered me, so I vote yes.
Ok, I was in a restaurant yesterday and I was in the non smoking section and I could still smell the smoke. It drove me crazy. I admit I hate all smokers, but if I am trying to eat, why can't people go outside to smoke? I mean its considered rude to blow your nose or pick it at the table but that doesn't kill or hurt anyone else. Why is it ok to smoke in restaurants? Does anyone else feel this way?