Why do people think i am evil because i smoke.?

tnt4all

ummm, dear.

it has nothing to do with your smoking.
it has nothing to do with being evil.

its....welll....I need to tell it to you straight....

your zipper is open.
thats why everyone is lookin gat you.

hard_n_tender26

Whoever thinks you are evil, is mentally deranged. Ignore them.

11:11

People are ignorant. You know what I would like to see happen? In Illinois they are trying to pass a statewide bill to ban smoking. I would like to see every smoker in Illinois stop smoking. Then I would like to see all the politicians scramble for the lost revenue. You can't have it both ways. You tax us to death and then don't want us to use what our taxes bought. Get a grip people!

AnnieD

Welcome to the newest minority!
Smokers have rights too!!!

Johnny C

Too right- it's up to you and as long as you don't make anyone else breathe your smoke then it's your choice!

Oh, and if someone who's overweight lectures you about the risk to your health, don't hold back...

legally blonde

No, you're not evil, unless you intentionally blow smoke in my face, which I'm sure you would never do.

I, too, became hooked on nicotine in the late 70's and finally kicked the habit 5 years ago. I know how strong the addiction is. The truth be told, if my 5 year old daughter hadn't asked me if she, too, could smoke, I probably wouldn't have quit smoking when I did.

I don't consider you to be less than human and I'm sorry if others treat you that way.

Peace to you.

I'm an ex smoker. I pass no judgement. I don't think you are evil. Do people really say that to you?
I just avoid smokers as I truely can't stand the smell lingering on my clothes.

B aka PE

Speaking of smoking, I think it's time for a smoke break.

narcissa

I don't think you are evil for smoking....

NATIVE NEW YORKER

WHY DO YOU SAY YOU CAN'T QUIT -WHEN YOU MEAN YOU DON'T WANT TO QUIT? HEY, I SMOKED 2-3 PACKS A DAY FOR 48 YEARS..I AM NOW 61. I QUIT COLD TURKEY 2 1/2 YEARS AGO AND I WAS HELL. I TRIED 12 TIMES BEFORE THAT AND I WASN'T READY. YOU ARE NOT EVIL YOU'RE AFRAID THAT IF YOU STOP, YOU'LL GO CRAZY.........YOU MIGHT, FOR A WEEK OR SO. AND DON'T SAY YOU'RE HURTING NO ONE BUT YOURSELF. NOT TRUE. IF YOU BECOME ILL FROM SMOKING EVERYONE WHO LOVES YOU WILL BE AFFECTED. I'M ON YOUR SIDE. GIVE IT ANOTHER TRY. GOOD LUCK.............GOOD HEALTH

nowyouknow

If you follow the law, who are you harming except yourself?
I am a nonsmoker.

NONAME

Eh, people are just simply retarded. Evil is a new word for "the enemy". NOt saying that smokers are an enemy to me, but others do think as smokers being an enemy.

We all do something that someone else opposes.

Maybaby

I don't think people who smoke are evil. We all have bad habits, that's for sure. You seem to be very respectful with it and don't blow smoke in people's faces or subject them to secondhand smoke. It's your life and I wouldn't worry about what people think. I have the same problem with overeating, and you know it's more acceptable to smoke, take drugs, drink, etc. etc. than to be overweight. Sad, huh?!

Ray H

You sound fine to me.

Exoilfeildtrash

I know what you mean been smoking for 34 years and respect others allways its ruff being a social outcast but if it had been that way in the 70's don't think I would have started at the teen dance in the first place.

Mrs. Brown

I smoked for almost 12 years i understand how you feel. Quiting is hard when your ready you will do it good luck.

ekstacee

I am not a smoker and I don't appreciate when people smoke around me, or around their children or pets. Since you say that you smoke in the privacy of your own home I would not consider you evil. I would never judge you for the legal things you do in your house. People who think you are evil for that are not worth your time. I do however fail to understand why you continue to smoke when it is obvious that smoking causes many reversible and irreversible health concerns. I know it is an addiction, but if you really want to quit you can join a support group while you use the patch or gum. It will be easier to through the ups and downs with other people who feel your pain. Good luck!

spiderweb

Well, it's good that you take other people's health into consideration when you smoke by not smoking around others. I am against the smoking ban to certain limits. I think if it's a privately owned business that isn't a necessity (like a bowling alley or a bar) then you should be able to smoke. All grocery stores, clothing stores, and all other places that are necessities you shouldn't be able to smoke in, which is the way it is already--well, before the bans started. I think that, however, there should be certain things like DESIGNATED places where you can smoke in these private businesses. Say, in a bowling alley, they should seperate the two areas and say one is smoking and one isn't. Even though it doesn't prevent the people on the non-smoking side from smelling it and possibly getting a headache like my mom does, it is still better than nothing and sitting beside a smoker with no barrier in between.

By the way, I am a non-smoker and have never smoked before, and don't ever plan on smoking.

Daniel

You are not evil. Smoking is bad for you, so the earlier you quit the longer youll live. I dont mind the smoking bans though. Some of us have asthma and broncitis(spelling?). One guy quoted," Having a smoking section in a restaurant is like having a peeing section in the pool." So, Im glad you dont smoke where other people are, that shows you have a lot of respect for others. I have never smoked but I know it is addicting, but Im pulling for you! Good luck.

elysialaw

You sound like a very considerate smoker...as am I. I won't even smoke in my home as I am worried about the second hand smoke with respect to my cats and dogs...(ok, I snuck one in the house 2 days ago, but it was flipping -46C!!!) Also, my younger brothers are asthmatic, so I cannot smoke in house or car, otherwise they could never get in.

FUNNY STORY. I used to work at a mall and was out on my break smoking. It was full fledged summer, a beautiful day, not too hot, not too cold. I was smoking about 20 feet from any entrance or parking spaces (on my own accord, not because of signs) and some fool, who appeared to be waiting for his wife was sitting in his IDLING car shooting me looks...I couldn't figure it out so I shot him a funny look back and he had the nerve to get out of his STILL running car and tell me how I was killing us all!! Of course, being on my work break, all I could do was nod, smile and put my smoke out....suffice to say, that was NOT what I wanted to do and I sure wanted to point out that as many smokes as I may smoke in a life time sure wouldn't hurt anyone as much as his idling car or a warm day.

neoconammo

smoke where you want, the non-smokers did not show you any respect when they passed smoking bans and did not let business owners decide for or against smoking(the way it should have been in America) the glove's came off on the day forced smoking bans took effect.

Smilingcheek

Smoking is an addiction, and no one should look down on you for that. If you were sitting down next to a family at the zoo and lighting up, I might think you were rude. But when you are respectful of the fact that not everyone has made the choice to smoke and you don't impose it on them, I think it is fine. It is no ones buisness why or how long or anything about it. It is something that only you can deal with and others should butt out. And just a tid bit for you....my dad started smoking when he was 15. He is now 51, and just last summer (after being questioned about it by my 5 year old) he gave it up cold turkey. I NEVER thought he would quit. We harassed him about it when we were kids to no avail- he smoked a couple of packs a day. You can quit, just get the right mindset and give yourself a good reason. There is support for you! But in the meantime, I am sure you are a wonderful person, and smoking does not define you. There are plenty of nice people in the world who know that. :)

Nique T

I was talking last night with my boss at our dinner party and she shared with everyone how her mother began smoking in the 70s as well. Now I'm from Virginia, tobacco country and so is my boss. Her mother was hypnotized and that is how she stopped smoking. I don't think smokers are necessarily bad people. I think that their act is selfish and that we now have substantial evidence to support the theory that smoking causes cancer and kills people. I am not condemning you for smoking because as you say we all make mistakes. But I do dare to challenge you when you say you hurt no one. I don't know if you have children or grandchildren, nieces and nephews, sisters and brothers or if you parents are still alive. But if you do develop cancer, these are the people who will have to take care of you. What about your husband or your wife? How will they feel watching you go from mobility to disability and then to the grave? I feel that you can do anything you truly desire. Their is no addicition that can not be stopped. You just have to use your faith. And I'll end on that...

Jay

Go ahead vent. Sometimes people need to. Your not less than human, even if others think so. And quitting is hard but it just takes some will power if it's what you want. Just don't let other people get to you. :)

J Q Public

people tend to look for any excuse to hate and control others. the danger in the passing of these bans is eventually a ban will be enacted against something you like/enjoy.

Jamonican

I don't think people think you are evil, but more people are educated now because of commercials that are brain washing the viewers. Smoking is bad for your health and I am assuming that you know this and this angers people that you are aware of the consequences and you choose to still smoke. There is so much help out here and counselors who can help you overcome this addiction because this is exactly what it is an addiction. If you really want to stop go on line or dial 311 in your area. There are people who will be glad to assist you from your pain. Good Luck !

Heather

I don't smoke, but I don't think people who smoke are evil.

Honestly I do think SOME smokers are disrespectful, like when they smoke right in front of an entrance & blow smoke in your face. But not all smokers are disrespectful.

I do thank smokers like you who do think of others & take into consederation their health.
So,

Thank-You!

sway_26

Right, we are seen and pure evil and crap. Nicotine is an addiction just like anything else, when are people going to see that?

me1c01ciz

It's good that's what you think of your self. You shouldn't care about what other people think about you.

Have you ever heard an expression:
"The more you suffer, the more you learn. Life is hard for everyone"

Anne

I dont smoke, but I see no problem with smokers. It is a choice. Some people drink. Some people overeat. Some people speed on backroads. Some people eat processed foods. I think THAT does more harm to you than cigarettes do. You have a right to smoke. You are NOT poisoning anyone else. You are not doing something immoral. If you enjoy smoking, and it isn't harming anyone else, than it is your decision whether or not you should. You should never feel guilty about that. Smoking is just not that huge of a deal.

bosgrove

most people in here who attack you are just mindless insignificant children....the rest know smoking is very dangerous and just want to help before you become a statistic

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