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This thread, and specifically the link posted above (whyquit.com) has actually encouraged me to stop smoking.
Not that I care about others that much, because I usually smoke away from public doorways, always outside, and never stand next to others when I smoke.
I'm not a heavy smoker at all, and have started very recently, but it's really not doing anything good for me, and I'd rather not have to smell bad, be less athletic (bike rides are sooo much harder when you smoke).
I just hope that I'll be able to "NEVER TAKE ANOTHER PUFF!" like the site says.
As for why people hate smokers, there are lots of scenarios where I can understand it. Whenever I've been to a nice restaurant, with top quality food, I've always hated smelling smoke when the restaurant allowed it. It ruined it all, the wine, the taste of the food, and the pleasant atmosphere.
Also, many smokers are inconsiderate. All my smoker friends would always put out their cigarettes on the floor, and leave the butts there, and it's not the greatest sight when you're walking around the street.
I don't think cigarettes should be illegal, but I think smokers should be more courteous and considerate.
The fact is, non-smokers do not bother other people with bad smell or endanger their lives, so I think smokers should try their best at doing the same.
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