Should cigarettes be banned?

Discussion in 'Chit Chat' started by acronym, Feb 11, 2008.

Should cigarettes be banned?

  1. Totally, we are enlightened and health conscious, ban them

    26 vote(s)
    50.0%
  2. It impinges on freedom of choice, despite smokers being addicted and have no choice

    15 vote(s)
    28.8%
  3. i believe phillip morris, i like my ciggies, no probs

    4 vote(s)
    7.7%
  4. Stop taxing addicted users, ban profiteering from this drug, gov or corporate, help people quit via

    7 vote(s)
    13.5%
  1. what about the ladies.. :confused:
     
    #151     Feb 15, 2008
  2. Not a bad idea. Seriously. And to discourage women from smoking, perhaps cigarettes could be made to cause bad breath, stain teeth, increase the chance of tooth decay, cause wrinkles and maybe even make them sound like old men with their smoker's hacking cough. Oh, wait. Cigarettes already do that.
     
    #152     Feb 15, 2008
  3. I don't understand the comparison of smoking to junk food and if we ban one then why not ban the other...:confused:

    Who cares how bad burgers and fries are thats not what we're talking about.

    Bottom line, like it or not.... Smoking kills, its probably worse for your body than crack is.

    It should NOT be legal to produce and sell ciggs.

    BTW, I smoked for years and quit about 6 months ago. Best thing I ever did.
     
    #153     Feb 15, 2008
  4. I don't understand the comparison of smoking to junk food and if we ban one then why not ban the other...

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    You're right. There isn't any comparison. The only valid comparison is that, it is a legal product. It is fashionable and without political consequences, to ban things, for the childrens sake, do it for mom, apple pie, because it's the American thing to do. All of us are now conditioned and ready to surrender...

    I have been banished to the outdoor smoking shed, you are not far behind. Sneaking snacks in plain brown wrappers in the restroom...

    The envelope please... The nominees for todays ban are trans fat, junk food, etc
     
    #154     Feb 15, 2008
  5. God forbid anyone should ban trans fat. Trans fats are the cornerstone of American society. Quick, someone get a flag!
    :p
     
    #155     Feb 15, 2008
  6. neophyte321

    neophyte321 Guest

    pretty ironic, many of the land of the free's founding fathers were distiller's and tobacco farmers.

    spinning in their graves to say the least...

    IF PEOPLE WANT TO SMOKE WHO THE F*CK ARE YOU TO SAY THEY CAN'T.... f*cking leftists ...

    The only justification comes when we are all financial burdons to the government.

    actually, it may not be ironic at all... only time will tell.
     
    #156     Feb 15, 2008

  7. i DETEST smokers....but amen bro.....
     
    #157     Feb 15, 2008
  8. neophyte321

    neophyte321 Guest


    why Would you detest smokers?

    are you failing to realize that soime of your habits are equally "detestable" to someone else?
     
    #158     Feb 15, 2008
  9. neophyte321

    neophyte321 Guest


    I gotta tell you ... every one of your posts sends shivers down my spine ....

    Thank you for that ..... You've put me back in Russia during Stalin's time, I now understand it better.

    Unfortunately, I'm not sure if the majority fully understands you and YOUR MOVEMENT ....

    Here's your movement:

    Phase One: KILL ALL GODS....
    Phase Two: REPLACE THOSE GODS WITH YOURSELVES

    you see, you're doomed to failed... because ultimately you inspire NO ONE ..
     
    #159     Feb 16, 2008
  10. I've just ran across this thread. What a coincidence. When I was
    younger and full of piss and vinegar, the world was mine to enjoy. I smoked and drank. When I turned 35, I realised I needed to make some lifestyle changes, so I quit smoking and this in turn lessened the alcohol consumption. This is before it
    was even fashionable to quit.
    I have quit for 18 years. Was under the impression after 10 yrs your lungs would clear and it would be almost as if you never smoked. Wrong. I have been diagnosed with stage 3 lung cancer and have been told I have a 15% chance of surviving 5yrs. Plain and simple. Cause , smoking. We have recently had a few young people take their own life, what a waste, and I want so badly to live. Those that don't take these things seriously. Get a life.......

    erie
     
    #160     Feb 16, 2008