Smoking

[My Own Little Corner]

Just because you smoke doesn't mean you're a bad person.

That is totally true and I honestly hope she is not heading down the path of some of the other celebs. But she has been in the local news and papers for not so good things other than smoking(and like I said before NOT DRUGS) . She is slowly getting the reputation of a party scene girl around here and is frequenting with the likes of Paris and her crew.

 

[CheezDoodle]

Smoking is absoulutly repulsive... but around here it seems to be in pretty good control. I dunno if it's just that kids in my area aren't bored or just aren't as dumb as some kids.

What I don't get, is why those teens, who with as much as I've seen already, don't get it through their stupid brains that SMOKING IS BAD. Not just for themselves but for other people too.

And it's socially unacceptable. That's why I'm so happy Disney made it almost totally against the rules at their resorts... now I can enjoy the balcony without my Dad out there smoking. Bleh.

But pretty much the bottom line is that, if you didn't grow up in the '40s or an African nation, you have to be pretty stupid to start smoking.

 

[I'm a Divaaaaa]

I hope I didn't come off as sounding too offensive in my post. It was not intended to be that way at all. I understand that Nicotine is an addictive drug and when people start teens included it is very hard to stop just like other drugs that are addictive. I didn't mean no harm against smokers, like I said I have friends who are smokers. True I don't like their habit and I don't want them doing it around me and I wish they would stop, but to stop being their frien would be stupid on my part.

It wasn't offensive, don't worry. People have said much worse to me. I'm a tough broad. But I do understand where you are coming from with it. I find it to be stupid and disgusting as well but I just understand where people come from when they do it.

 

[topaz_onyx]

In our school 13 year olds are getting in trouble for smoking, and i was really shocked, especially since now its not just against school rules but also against the law!!

 

[Skelington Spade]

I wonder...why do people smoke?...now I'm not saying that like a deep thought, just, why? what does it do? its just like putting a candy cane in fyour ear...it does nothing, but hurt you.

 

[CrazyChik]

Kids have been smoking since 5th grade around here. I think the worst part of that is just how many adults were willing to break the law and either sell it to them or buy it for them when they're so very clearly underage. That is truly disgusting.
I could never smoke, i'm pretty sure i'd choke to death anyways. I've seen pictures, i've seen a smokers lung and how people can walk away and still try smoking after seeing those pictures is beyond me.
Unfortunately people who have been smoking for a long time, have this oh well it's too late for me i've done the damage there's no going back so i may as well continue smoking attitude.
Withdrawal. It's a bit like alcohol really while the drug may be slowly killing you, your brain is convinced you need it. Withdrawal can kill.
The amount of nicotine in a cigarette would be enough to kill you if it was injected directly into your blood stream. It's crazy isn't it?
What i really don't get is how with all the information around today people can still think smoking can help them. It's fricking expensive too.

 

[Nascar48]

I know a few people who smoke or used to smoke but quit. I think it's stupid and I hate the smell of cigarette smoke (that's why I walk as fast as I can when passing a smoking area in a theme park or anywhere else). I don't or don't ever plan on smoking too.

 

[_Twinks&Spinks_]

I remember when my parents sent me to Mexico for a summer camp thing, these boys and girls invited me to the mall,(Over there its called "Las Galerias"). My aunt said sure but that she would pick me up early. I went with them and we were having a great time but then the boys popped out some cig's from his coat and him and the other boys started smoking..I was like "OMG!!" I had to admit they were cute but then when they started to smoke I was like Ill, sickkk...I was seriously shocked, over there its not really illegal to do things such as this..

 

[My Own Little Corner]

Kids have been smoking since 5th grade around here. I think the worst part of that is just how many adults were willing to break the law and either sell it to them or buy it for them when they're so very clearly underage. That is truly disgusting.
I could never smoke, i'm pretty sure i'd choke to death anyways. I've seen pictures, i've seen a smokers lung and how people can walk away and still try smoking after seeing those pictures is beyond me.
Unfortunately people who have been smoking for a long time, have this oh well it's too late for me i've done the damage there's no going back so i may as well continue smoking attitude.
Withdrawal. It's a bit like alcohol really while the drug may be slowly killing you, your brain is convinced you need it. Withdrawal can kill.
The amount of nicotine in a cigarette would be enough to kill you if it was injected directly into your blood stream. It's crazy isn't it?
What i really don't get is how with all the information around today people can still think smoking can help them. It's fricking expensive too.

That is what I don't understand as well Hazzi. I have heard that alot of teen girls and young women smoke to stay thin. I think I would try other diets if I was really that concerned about my weight that much. If it is a good diet it would be a lot healthier than smokng that is for sure.

 

[DisGirlAllie]

I'm allergic to smoking and it makes me sick.

 

[disneychick2721]

Well there hasn't been much of her on the big network Gossip shows like E and stuff like that, but from living in this area you see first hand and you also see on the local newsthe goings on and well Hayden has been seen and reported in doing some things that resemble Lindsey and some others. I am not saying drugs with Hayden(like LIndsey) but alcohol and smoking and public drunkeness OH Yes. Just remember just because you don't see the names on Entertainment Tonight everynight or E it doesn't mean they are always goody goody. She has been been seen frequenting atround the club scene with Paris Hilton. Not a real good one to be around.

alrighty. this disappoints me, gosh darn it whats up with the world !

 

[My Own Little Corner]

alrighty. this disappoints me, gosh darn it whats up with the world !

Well hopefully she will become wise and stop the partying, but you would be surprised some of the people who shamd themselves in Tinseltown.

 

[Lil_Tink]

I know a 5th grader who smokes pot.

Smoking=BAD

 

[Fluffaball]

I can't stand smoking. I have asthma and it really bothers me. My originally Mum smoked up a storm & pot from what I can remember of her and I really don't know about my dad because I don't even remember him or ever saw him. My new parents now have never smoked and I love them for that.

 

[taz]

One thing that totally drives me crazy is seeing teens lighting up. I have so many kids in my school that do it and to me it is the stupidiest thing anyone can do. I even have friends that smoke and I tell them that they are not going to do it around me and that it is silly for them to be doing it and I wish that they would stop. I do understand that it is addictive, but with all the information we have about how negative cigarettes are for you now I can't believe the numbers of teens that I still starting up. Another thing is all the role models celebs are smoking. I see it a lot from living where I do. Hayden Panatierre, Paris & Nicky Hilton, Brittney Spears, Jamie Lynn Spears, Lindsey Lohan and many many other celebs a lot of young girls and guys look up to. I drives me crazy. My rant is over.

I was just wondering what you all felt on this topic.

Does Jamie Lynn Spears really smoke?

 

[Fluffaball]

Does Jamie Lynn Spears really smoke?

OMG I hope not. What is she 15 years old?

 

[XxCuriosityxX<3]

i think smoking is horrible and stupid, there is eaiser ways to die then make your body suffer.

 

[xCourxCorex]

I tried smoking cigarettes when I was 13. For about a month. I don't really know why I did. Guess I thought I'd look cool or something. Anyways, I stopped and was never "addicted". I think it's stupid when 13 year olds smoke for a day and are like "omggg im lykkk soooo addicted to this". Uh, no, you aren't.

That being said, I now cannot stand the smell of smoke.
I don't allow people to smoke anything in my car.
I think it's stupid to freak out like "OMG!" when someone is smoking. Yes, it's terrible for your health. No, it's not up to you to save them. If someone chooses to smoke, whatever. I don't respect you more, I don't think you're cool, I will just leave/walk away. It's not up to me to educate people on smoking. If they had half a brain, they'd know what it does to you. Their choice.

My stepdad smokes and I can't stand it. When we go on vacations, we end up waiting for him to finish a cigarette, or go on rides & stuff without him. It's annoying.

Also, hate it when kids smoke in school. I mean really, it's 9:30 am, can you not wait a whole 6 hours to smoke? It does nothing. NOt that drinking or drugs are ok, but people do them to get something: drunk, high etc. SMoking gets you nothing in return except gross side effects.

By 3rd period the bathrooms reek. Smoking isn't really enforced anymore, because they need to actually see you with a cigarette in your hand. And since 99.9% of the time they are in the stalls, they never get punished.

so anyways, i don't like it.

 

[straightj23]

One thing that totally drives me crazy is seeing teens lighting up. I have so many kids in my school that do it and to me it is the stupidiest thing anyone can do. I even have friends that smoke and I tell them that they are not going to do it around me and that it is silly for them to be doing it and I wish that they would stop. I do understand that it is addictive, but with all the information we have about how negative cigarettes are for you now I can't believe the numbers of teens that I still starting up. Another thing is all the role models celebs are smoking. I see it a lot from living where I do. Hayden Panatierre, Paris & Nicky Hilton, Brittney Spears, Jamie Lynn Spears, Lindsey Lohan and many many other celebs a lot of young girls and guys look up to. I drives me crazy. My rant is over.

I was just wondering what you all felt on this topic.

I don't smoke, and I'm proud of it. However, it just doesn't bother me so much when I see other people smoke because it's their life choice. It also doesn't bother me as much because I've lived with smokers my entire life...aka...my parents. I'm kinda used to the smell of cigarette smoke, but I do try to stay away from it as often as I can. Here's my view, politically, on this issue: Banning smoking is kinda like the situation with fireworks and, in some places, alcohol. Oh, you can buy the product. You just can't use it. How does that make sense to anyone?

 

[pigletgirl]

Smoking is gross. It makes me wheeze when I'm around a smoker. Thank god for the smoking bands around here!