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In what universe?

Vaping might be a better choice...
But then again:

But then again, again:
It's probably better than the alternative...

I don't think banning would be effective, it would harm the people who are already addicted to cigarettes. I think promoting harm reduction like switching from smoking to vaping is a better approach.

If someone lights up next to me, I literally gag...
Does the smoker care?
Usually not...
Perhaps if I fart in their face they might get the message...

But it is extremely rare these days to be in that situation, thankfully...
The world has changed for the better bigtime...

Q: Why is it so hard for some smokers to dispose of their cigarette butts properly?
A: Some smokers are selfish gits with an in your face attitude...

Blame irresponsible smokers for the pervasive negative attitude towards smokers in general...
It ain't rocket surgery...

Agreed...

Vaping is a weird one. I've caught a faceful of vape a few times. It's usually something like a sweet sticky strawberry smell. In fact, the vape seems really thick and sticky to me... it may not have all the carcinogens, toxins and tar, but I still don't think it can do your lungs much good. I've also seen vapers fiercely chugging away, far more heavily than smokers chug, which may cancel out some of the"not so harmful" effects. Sometimes you can just see a pair of eyeballs staring out from a thick miasma of vape.

I sense, Pepe, you are trying to goad me into a white-hot argument about a subject I don't much care about. Probably because I indirectly implied you were shrill. I think it is fine for me to criticise the methods of a political campaign without necessarily disliking the outcome. The second hand smoke furore paved the way for a host of other low-information, emotionally charged political campaigns infested by PR men.

Nope...
Goading people isn't my style...
I prefer defending my philosophical territory...
If I step on someone's toes while I do it, it usually isn't intentional...

However, if someone starts a fight it wouldn't be unusual my going in boots and all these days...
Not the case here though...
For some reason, I have a liking and respect for you verging on the irrational when you consider our different life perspective...
Meh...

I am more concerned about personal growth and defining the problem...
I am getting better and better at critical thinking and recognising my POV...
It's nice not being an Olympic fence sitter any longer...

Pax...

I don't support banning smoking entirely, but I'm not opposed to banning it in public spaces and certain areas.

I do think the language used in reference to cigarette smokers could be harsher though. If you are smoking several cigarettes a day and can't go without doing so, you're not just a "smoker", you're a tobacco addict, the same way you would be an alcoholic if it was alcohol instead, or a cannabis addict if it was cannabis.

Last edited by The Grand Inquisitor on 25 Apr 2019, 11:57 am, edited 1 time in total.

Just you try doing my job without my weed.

How about "Butt-Sucking Junkies"?

I don't like cigarette smoke. I know cigarette smoking leads to really bad things.

But people have the right to smoke. I don't believe an outright ban would work.

It would, probably, create a new "black market" for criminals to profit from.

No, don't be a dick.

Dear God prohibition is so whiny.

You're not talking about your own bodies so drop it.

Then how about "STUPID Butt-Sucking Junkies"?

One of the evil ones here, a smoker.I agree no smoking in restaurants,offices etc..I get people can get sick from my secondhand smoke.Also I ask people if it’s ok to light up around them,it’s just polite to do so.
I also hate it when people toss butts put the window or on the ground.No excuse for that.
There is already a black market for them,MO has the cheapest cigs around so people buy loads of them and resell in another state with high taxes on tobacco.
Plus if it’s outlawed people will just grow it.
I started when I was a teen, it gave me something to do with my hands in public instead of fidget.

EEEVIL!! EEEVIL!! EEEEEVIIILLL!!



(I take back the "stupid" comment, though.)

/\It’s cool, it is a stupid addiction.I do wish I had never started.