Sunday, February 27, 2005

We're taking bets that black lung will get them first...

According to just about every statistic that you can find smoking cigarettes is on the decline. Secondhand smoke has proven to cause lung cancer in numerous studies. Connecticut and Massachusetts along with numerous other states have recently banned cigarettes in the work place. This means no more smoking bars or restaurants. Non smokers rejoice; while smokers are angry about their rights. Especially this group in Connecticut.

They are complaining that they shouldn't have to go outside to smoke. What does a non-smoker do to a smoker? Nothing unless they have really bad breath and they are breathing all over the non-smoker. Smoke can bother a non-smoker even if it is in a special section. It is tough enough when you have to walk through it when the smokers are outside. The funniest thing is if you saw the report on TV the lead person talked like she was one step away from having one of those voiceboxes.

I am terribly sorry that people get addicted to cigarettes. The nicotine is killing you and I know that quitting is hard. It can be done though. My father quit a two pack a day habit cold turkey in the 70's and that is when the tobacco tougher on your body. Most of the smokers that I have known have been very accommodating to non-smokers. I even knew one that put a glove on her smoking hand so that her hand wouldn't smell. We didn't have the heart to tell her that the rest of her smelled though. If all you have to do is go outside at least you will get some fresh air.