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A Smoker's Rant
It seems, no its definite, that in North America smokers are the new pariahs.
I find it difficult to accept that this is the worse addiction on the go when obesity rates have sky rocketed and so many social problems come with alcohol abuse and gambling. Yet these addictions do not inspire as much vitriol as smoking.
Why is that?
When was the last time someone was in an accident while "smoking and driving"?
When did someone beat their spouse after a night of smoking?
When did a smoker steal their family's life savings to buy a carton of cigarettes?
I am not saying smoking is good. Its bad. Real bad. But why is it the target for so much disgust and finger pointing? Are the other addictions somehow more acceptable? Are they any less destructive?
I think we need some real perspective on addictions.
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Thats the last time I trust the strangest people I ever met....H. Simpson
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