P.S. I am ecstatically married to a remorseful ex-chainsmoker.

Give it time. A divorce and a 2-pack a day habit are right around the corner.

I guess I finally have to admit that I am forced to share the world with people like you, the very opposite of all that is good, without being able to help you see the light.

It seems like you are yearning for something to rebel against, by professing your undyingly individual existence and the desire to be a nonconformist. I am hereby inviting you to do that by turning from the corporate government that sold you this addiction, all tied up in a pretty red white and blue package marked "Liberty". It seems that by buying into their product, you are conforming, just like they wanted you to.

Your smoke adds to the air that others consume. Multiply your smoke times the millions of others who do it and there's a massive assault on the environment.

I makes more sense to say that all people are welcome at a certain establishment. However if you want to stand on the tables and scream loudly, that is inconsiderate and you can't do that here. Likewise, if you want to blow smoke on people, you'll have to go somewhere else.

I want to know what is so great about smoking that does not hide behind "My rights as an American" or some other bullshit. Give me the core, tell me what you're really feeling. Do you honestly feel good about your health? don't you think the state of your body is important?

LM, please tell us how "our" smoke is hurting your precious air that you have not a problem with car exhaust, factory smoke, and the deadly gas you breathe out on a daily basis? Also, why on earth would you be spending that much time in a restaurant that "our" smoke would be harming you? Aren't you afraid of the germs, the chemicals that are used in cooking and cleaning, and the #1 cause for premature death in America - fat??? Also, last time I checked, when I sit in the "Smoking" section in a restaurant, blowing smoke in people's faces was not common practice. In fact, the majority of us blow it towards the ceiling where the vents are. Now granted, we all would LOVE for antis to start making a scene to spice up the night and provide entertainment, but we're just not that sadistic - YET! That is until the bans take place . . .

LM wrote:
I want to know what is so great about smoking that does not hide behind "My rights as an American" or some other bullshit. Give me the core, tell me what you're really feeling. Do you honestly feel good about your health? don't you think the state of your body is important?


I personally love smoking. It feels good for one. Nothing tastes better after a satisfying meal or great sex than a drag on a cig. I also tend to get emotional (the chromosome thing) and a cigarette centers me. It reminds me that I have no one to answer to at the end of the day but myself, I am in control of my life in every aspect. In this crazy day and age where Big Brother is knocking down our doors, I like to know there is SOMETHING I still have control over. And now it seems that everyone else 'knows what's good for me' and it is my rebellion. ONLY I know what is good for me. The health aspect can be questionable still, many doctors and scientists are still researching the true effects even on the smoker, let alone second-hand smoke. Besides, even if it does kill me, isn't that MY choice? I'm not hurting you, so please leave me something to enjoy.

Thank You!!!!

I'm VERY passionate about this subject!

If there's a such thing as a Women's SMOKING Rights group, you would make a good leader.