I don't smoke, but I know a lovely man who is 86 who is adament that he will not quit as he says "I smoked since I was 13 and im not quitting".
Just wondered if there are any groups out there that have his view of smoking ?
2006-10-10 03:08:24 · 18 answers · asked by xxkajieexx 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
I don't know the name of the group, but they have daily meetings down at the bar.
2006-10-10 03:41:48 · answer #1 · answered by Manny 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's a pity that he doesn't live in Amsterdam. In a nutshell, it should still be allowed in bars, at the very least the option should exist to have a smoking bar if the owner wants it that way. Then, all the delicate little flowers can go to a non-smoking bar and feel very moral and self righteous. The old man you refer to probably can't understand why the country has become so illiberal and nannying. Pubs/bars existed for people (mainly men) to have a pint, a smoke, and generally put the world to rights. What we are experiencing today, particularly banning smoking outside, is intolerant and vindictive. I have never heard of a smoker beat up an old lady to feed his/her habit.
Fizz thinks he's been smart, but the vast majority of smokers don't develop any debilitating illnesses, and the majority of those that do, only do so in later life. You have to die of something, and you can only die once. What business is it of anyone Else's anyway. They pay a fortune in tax and wont be collecting the pension for as long. Also, they are usually a lot more sociable than those who are obsessed with their own health. Incidentally, passive smoking is pseudo science bullshit.
2006-10-10 05:56:13 · answer #2 · answered by Veritas 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He should live up in Scotland , there is a 'blanket-ban' from smoking in ALL enclosed spaces and there is NO middle ground. To my mind , the politicians have not taken into account people's individual circumstances (i.e the elderly) who most probably have smoked all their days , another rubbishy political correctness attitude. It's fat or tubby people who are getting it now , who next????. Bollocks!!!!
2006-10-10 03:25:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are pro-smoking groups out there dedicated to preserving the right to smoke in public places, if that is what you mean. I don't think there are groups dedicated to getting people to just go on smoking.
2006-10-10 03:17:23 · answer #4 · answered by robert2020 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Forest
2006-10-10 03:38:38 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Smokers paradise in the medway towns is a pro smoking org,they deal with dating(smokers only)Nite club(smokers only)Jobs for smokers etc in fact just about anything pro smoking..
2006-10-10 03:12:44 · answer #6 · answered by martinsbits2000 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, there is a pro smoking group represented in just about every town. They are called undertakers.
2006-10-10 03:12:56 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Good question. No,I don't know of any groups. Just shows that the experts are so often wrong when they preach what's bad for you
2006-10-10 03:12:48 · answer #8 · answered by Taylor29 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes the rest of the worlds smokers.
2006-10-10 03:11:01 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Patients in the local oncology ward at the hospital
2006-10-10 03:20:12 · answer #10 · answered by fizz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋