stop smoking is a load old cobblers?

Question

what difference does it make whether you smoke or not, they say you can die of cancer, so what, you can die of anything, not only that you got to die one day, dont you agree

Answer 1

I agree totally...all these health food and exercise freaks live for a couple of years longer but what a boring life!!!!
Burn the candle and both ends...life is for living not for worrying about when it's going to end...

Answer 2

I am a smoker and do not believe that is the main reason for lung cancer, a member of my family had lung cancer aged 18 and was told by the consultant if they were 20 years older would have been put down as a statistic, they did not smoke or live in a house with smokers. Thankfully all well for the past 12 years. What I do agree with is the other illnesses it causes as I have seen those with emphysema and it is not nice. I smoke in my home but if anyone calls I always ask if they mind if I smoke, yes my home but their lungs if they said no then I wouldn't which a few have said they do mind. It is MY choice weather to smoke or not. I don't mind when some go on about smokers as I have done myself I think it is disgusting to see cigarette ends on the pavement and next to an ashtray as I think that is bad manners. When I do stop which I have to I won't go on to others who do smoke just because I have stopped, it is a choice but also to some manners are as well. I'd like to think I can see this from every ones view, smokers and non smokers and really I can honestly say wish I had never started in the first place.

Answer 3

I have been a smoker for 30 years, 20 -30 a day, more at weekends.
The government in Ireland introduced a ban on smoking in 2004 in all public places including pubs etc., I was very, very angry at the time as I always liked a smoke with my drink and found it very difficult to stand outside in the rain to indulge my habit.
Then the government decided to keep increasing and increasing the tax on cigarettes, so now I think they are nearly 7 Euro a pack that's 49 Euro a week if I only smoke 20 a day.
I gave up a month ago, I do feel better, I'm better off and the Government aren't making as much money off of me as they used to.
The funny thing is, I don't miss them anymore !, but it was MY decision, and the last thing I would do is preach to others. Sometimes things happen to make things easier for us, believe it or not.
PS: smoking can kill you, crossing the road can kill, and choking on a chicken bone can too!. But it doesn't mean we're going to do all those things - it's called freedom of choice.

Answer 4

Yes I know,We are not immortal.But... How do you want to die. Do you want a clean swift end or do you want to spend months or years gradually getting weaker, not being able to fend for yourself,somebody to wash you,somebody to feed you. someone to change the bed after you fouled it, all very undignified.The last bit is what can happen as a result of smoking.Lung cancer is only one of the possible effects.I smoked for 60 years until I gave up. As a younger man I felt much the same as you. I felt OK ,enjoyed my cigarette sand thought all these things that happen is always to somebody else.I began to run out of breath easily,couldn't do all the things I used to do and put it all down to getting older.I had trouble going up the stairs,I was gasping for breath at the top. I could no longer cut the grass on my lawn even with a power mower as after walking up and down twice I was out of breath,When eventually I saw my doctor he did several tests and I was diagnosed as having COPD, which is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease which was entirely due to smoking,Since stopping smoking I have improved a little but it can't be cured and I must now live a life where I am quite restricted in what I can do.So think about what you are saying and be a little more sensible.Do you have children,nephews,nieces etc. as the example you set them may well have a bearing on their futures..

Answer 5

I've seen what smoke related diseases can do. I don't wanna die like that!

I think it is unfair the way smokers are constantly being nagged but then it's also unfair for non smokers breathing in smoke so there's no happy medium really.

It's not just the carginogenic agents in cigarettes you should worry about though its the other 300 or so other poisons.

Just make sure your smoking because you enjoy it, not because of the craving. Sorry if I cause any offence I don't mean to.

Answer 6

It interests me that the Commons is to provide itself with 4 outside smoking areas, and has implemented law that will prevent me from smoking despite my strongly held belief that it is a matter for me, and the owners of the premises I choose to visit, to make those choices.
If a bar owner decides I can't smoke in that bar, then I can choose whether or not to go in it, just as a non-smoker can choose whether or no to go into a bar that does allow smoking.
The Lords (surely in one of the most bizarre examples of the last bastions of democracy) has been told by Lord Brabazon of Tara that: "We recognise that such a significant change in smoking policy should be a matter for the whole house".
Thus the peers of the realm get to enjoy a freedom denied the rest of us - the power to decide for themselves.
While I know when I will be stopped from smoking in certain places, the Lords have not yet debated or voted on the issue.

Answer 7

My dad said the same thing and thought it was an outrage that anyone should feel pressurised into giving up smoking.

He had some very strong opinions( actually he was a stubborn old git at times) but he was lovely and I miss him every day.

He died of lung cancer 7 years ago age 68. It was a horrible way to go. He was so breathless in the end, he couldn't speak to say goodbye.

Of course you can die of anything, and if you ,like my dad can put up with the consequences of your beliefs, go right ahead - it's your choice.

Answer 8

I stopped smoking 8 weeks ago. I have been smoking for about 15 years. When you are younger like 20s and 30s you can abuse your body and not notice the effects - when I got to 40, you notice the ill effects - getting out of breath etc. I do miss my ciggies and feel really really boring but, I have to say I feel better also, I am less paranoid about my health. I was not so much worried about dying - more so dying a slow and painfull death from self inflicted cancer!

Answer 9

lol can you run..i bet you cant run for half an hour non stop i couldnt when i smoked..you are in poor shape when you smoke..i quit just like that you gotta have the will power the inner strength to stop if your weak you wont succeed..P.s i've seen some one die with lung cancer it is not nice go to a cancer hospice and see ex smokers in there you will find out my friend...and cancere aint a joke my mums got cancer why do something to harm your body anyway this the real question?? why damage your lungs?

Answer 10

I am a smoker and agree with you to a certain extent- i think its just you luck whether you die of cancer or not.
However, smoking is not good for you and if you can stop then it is better to do so. It doesnt just cause cancer, it can lead to chronic lung problems, strokes and heart attacks.