Smoking Dilemma

[Diva]

I don't smoke, but some people I care dearly about do. In California and some other states there strict laws forbidding smoking in restaurants, bars, work places and hospitals.

Do you think that these laws are appropriate?

Do you have strict laws where you live?

What is your opinion on smoking and their regulations?

[WhatIsOne]

I know of people who have have gotten lung cancer just from second hand smoke. I don't want to be one of them. Besides which I can't stand the smell that smoking leaves in a place. Maryland has or at least used to have the strictest smoking regulations in the U.S. so its not really a problem for me.

[GLADIATOR]

Originally posted by Diva
I don't smoke, but some people I care dearly about do. In California and some other states there strict laws forbidding smoking in restaurants, bars, work places and hospitals.

Do you think that these laws are appropriate?

Do you have strict laws where you live?

What is your opinion on smoking and their regulations?

I smoke cigars, and I especially enjoy one after a good dinner. That said I respect the no smoking laws, and even when I am in Calafornia, I got no issue at all.

In UK, really no law exist, trains and airoplanes are about the only no smoke areas. Restaurants/bars are usually segregated.

One interesting point. Recently South Afrika introced similar smoking bans to California, strange for a country wher over 10% are dieing of aids, with more increasing every year.

Priorities need addressed before all out smoking bans, I think.

[Jennafer]

Dude, toss me a cigar and robe. I'm so fucking done w/the cigs and I put my $ in a vase every day to show me the worth of lung cancer. It's hard, and I did good. I asked my doc for nicorette and he shoved me away. So, new pup, new smoke, hell. I'm snagging one from my dad and just keep it for back up. ;-)

[JakeD]

I am quitting as a new year's resolution. Unfortunately, I would have been smoke-free for three weeks by now, but my surroundings over the period of New Year's didn't allow me to resist the temptation. But now, I'm going for it. Nothing to lose but my sanity, right?

[Noctornus]

I'm trying to quit as well. Smoking costs too much money, and can cost too much in terms of my health for me to consider otherwise. With any luck, I'll be free and clear by the end of january... With any luck...

-Noctornus

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[thestarsfall]

well over here in ottawa theres a no smoking bi-law...so in any public place your not allowed to smoke....i like it....i hate having to wash all my clothes millions of times after i run into a smoker...the smell i dont mind so much but after its been sitting somewhere for a while it reeks

[daywalker]

well i smoke but im cutting down,slowly but doing it none the less.its kinda funny i didnt pick the habit though it picked me..i used to work in tobacco fields when i was in school and working with the plants the resin got into my system.i was cranky,jittery and just plain mean then one day my boss kinda laughed at me cause i was complaining about it and handed me some snuff..calmed me right down and have been hooked ever since.i dont smoke in the car work truck house or when my kids are present so i dont get much time to smoke just when im on the pc. see you folks are killing me kidding...but i am trying to quit

[Gracie]

Wow, I thought I was the only one who was crazy enough to even try to quit smoking this year! I totally hope all of you who are trying are succeeding (sp) I myself have promised my son i would quit this year. I got the gum and havent gotten up the nerve to try it yet. Is it weird to be afraid to quit?

[GLADIATOR]

Originally posted by Gracie
Wow, I thought I was the only one who was crazy enough to even try to quit smoking this year! I totally hope all of you who are trying are succeeding (sp) I myself have promised my son i would quit this year. I got the gum and havent gotten up the nerve to try it yet. Is it weird to be afraid to quit?

No, it's not "weird" to be afraid of anything, although I think it is more an apprehension than actually afraid.

We are all afraid of the unknown, indeed most change scares us. In giving up smoking or drinking it's the apprehension or worry of both the withdrawal symptoms but worse the the thought of failing.

My advice is, if you do not try, you will never know. And a promise is a promise. Take the last drag, think of your son.

Good Luck

[Gracie]

Thanks Glad........ and I have tryed before and failed miserably but I do feel like I am stronger now than way back then. I know I can do it. Its just a matter of actually going through the motions.