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you hit it right when you said “nothing better to do” All the problems in local government and this is what makes it onto the priority list? WTF?
- TimYou know Randall I can`t stand those whiners and complainers anymore than you but hear me out. I am a non-smoker…always was and always will be. I am also a nurse. I don`t like smoking and I never will, not only because it stinks and makes breathing uncomfortable even for us second handers but because of its health risks. I`ve made the decision not smoke so why should I have to breath it in if someone else decides to? No thanks.
Have you ever noticed that a lot of the complainers are the Ex-smokers themselves???
- MMHey Randel, (a little long but good)
- BarbaraGood one today boy! I have smoked for 40 years and lived in second hand smoke growing up, and to this day I hate the smell of smoke. But I also hate the smell of men and women’s body’s be it B.O or added by spending “waisted money”. (which gives me an instant headach)I have never seen anyone have to use a eppie pen for second hand smoke but I have seen someone so allergic to perfume that they had to give themself a shot on the bus. I have excepted it so why can’t the ex/non smokers. I would love to see a study done on all the non-smokers/ex-smokers out there as to what bad habits they have and that will kill them way before second hand smoke ever will. (no affence, due to you don’t smoke)But if you round up the ones that bitch,they are all fat, rude, unhappy, unhealthy, out of shape morons. I am sick of it. I do go to the extream to not affend anyone when I have a smoke in public but after today I might rethink it due to they have no respect for us.
Something has got to give in all areas. “I call it exceptance”
Cheers
Barb
Sorry for the spelling mistakes and bad grammer.
This whole smoking thing is one thing that could be considered harassment if it were applied to any other subject. When will they start putting pictures and warnings on beer and alcohol bottles of a liver or some-such after consuming? The more we allow dictatorship, the more we will all be dictated to. It comes right down to freedom.
- RaeSmoking complaints are one thing, but how loud will people scream if those same warning labels were applied to booze, foods (all those preservatives and cancer-causing ingredients you know), electronics (which leach toxins into the atmosphere) and other products?
There are a ton of things you can buy that are bad for you, bad for the environment, bad for the animals and so on. But the bottom line is that if they’re so bad, why can we still buy them? We live in a nanny state as it is where laws are passed ‘for our own good’… Why stop there?
ok im going to say this very simply. anyone that says second smoke stinks and hurts thier lungs are lairs and complainers. i grew up in a household of smokers i breathe fine when i turned 19 i started smokeing and i still can breathe fine and run. for that guy on the rantback on the radio, how bout a law that bans people from like you from complianing mister minority.
- jayat the frst poster ok if you fart fart near me. i ihave made the choice to not fart so why should breathe your fart in from 10 feet away. i mean you farted you put your nasty fecal matter and methane in the air should you have to stop farting? asshole
- rogerHello Randall,
- Kirk MGreat Topic,I’m a Non Smoker,once a pack & a half a day smoker 20 yrs ago.
I finally got to a point where i didn’t like or enjoy the taste or act of smoking,except for a couple times a day,,maybe with beer,after a Meal,& in the morn with that 1st coffee,& even at that,it was gett’n 2 B enough.
I went through “HELL” during that 1st few months of withdrawl & cravings from the chemicals & additives the tobacco companies put in the Cigs,let alone yes the nicitine,
After a year i knew i had it beat,i no longer craved,nor wanted a cig,esp with coffee,etc.
20 yrs later,i’ve (as your caller),have developed a Ashmatic / Lung Health condition & need to inhale the puffer when needed esp around Cig Smoke.
When i go out,EVEN around the area’s you are NOT supposed to smoke outside buildings (at the door) Right AT the bus stop,,I find myself holding my breath & having to always walk around Clouds of smoke.
People don’t even think at bus stops & stand down wind (idiots).
I’ve also had relatives & (Direct Family Members) Pass away from Cancer due to smoking,& MY Oldest Brother out East is in Surgury next month (3rd one) for A missing upper mouth & face missing ,due to Mouth cancer from Smoking.
After all the agony,withdrawl & Health conditions & grief& hardships
Cigs & Mainly Tobacco Companies have put me & my Family through.
I have little or no respect for Cigerettes & Esp The Companies.
I can’t really say Smokers,cause i was once AN IDIOT AS WELL !
But i have 0 / ZERO respect for the inconsiderate Smokers & law breakers.
& in closing,i feel all smoking in resoect for the Healthy & reformed people it should be banned Period,or treated like LIQUOR !
Can’t Drink in the Streets or in Public.
Only at appropriate Bars,& at home.
Same with Smoking.
(My Opinion)
I’d also just like to Add one more thing.
- Kirk MHey Smokers,Non Smokers or The Government who is trying to help people quit should be the LAST people you should be mad at !!
#1 person you should be frustrated & Mad at is inthe Mirror,(YOU) !
#2 are the F”N Tobacco copanies for the additives & Harmfull chemicals they put into the cigs to KEEP YOU HOOKED & Smoking.
Thats It !
No one else.
I hate the smell of smoke,
I Can’t Stand it,like most other Non Smokers & shoyldn’t have to walk into mouth fulls & Clouds all the time,,its Just Gross & Disqusting.
You’re gonna go through hell for a while,buts its worth it,,I KNOW,,,QUIT !
& treat yourself to new Boat or something at the end of a Year ?
I would like to see the heart and stroke society put a health warning on chocolate bars and chip bags! There are a lot of people who should heed that reminder.
- BJFYI the topic isn`t obesity, it`s smoking.
- MMThis ones for you Jay. You may think smoking doesn`t hurt your lungs or stink but I can guarantee you that if you smoke in your house, your house stinks. If you smoke regularly, you stink (your breath, your fingers, your clothes) and if you think smoking doesn`t hurt your lungs, do a little research because it sure does affect your entire respiratory system..maybe not today or tomorrow but in the long run your lungs can only take so much. Once the damage is done there`s no going back. I personnaly don`t care if you choose to smoke or not, fill your lungs! But don`t turn around years from now when you have breathing issues and blame every body but yourself because it`s nobodys fault except your own.
- MMFYI, I also came from a home that I was exposed to second hand smoke, and I hated every minute of it.
@ MM,,AGREE 100%
- Kirk M& Jay,,every word you said warrents Nothing !
its like you totally uneducated & lack complete knowledge of Smoking & 2nd hand smoke & its harmfull causes !
Your rant is one of thoses that you just pass & laugh & say to yourself,,what a Goof !
Yes I do agree smoking is a dirty nasty habit,thats a given.Just as any other law that feds/prov/municipality has come up with its not enforced as it was meant to be due to a lack of manpower.If it really annoys non smokers that smokers are near a doorway etc,why not go in to that building and complain to the superintendant?Not all smokers are disrespectfull to those nonsmokers,thou apparently it seems like ALL smokers should be ostricized for a habit.Most of us have cell phones as well,if a smoker is within the non smoking circle,call the City,its their bylaw to enforce in regards to those ignorant smokers.
Why are we not complaining about the things we eat that is killing us as well,the chemicals that is creating cancer as well, or the fumes from buses,trucks trains etc.Lets talk about what it takes to clean our water,yep its safe,especially after all the chemicals are added to clean it.Yes I do realize that smoking is bad but to blame all on smoking is just not being realistic.
I am just trying to say that I do understand that some can not take the smell of smoke whether it be due to allergies or just find it offensive or concerned about their lungs,yet we all eat,drink and drive,do you really think that nicotine is the only thing thats on the list of everday killers?
- Jim C