Bichon Barb
<font color=darkorchid>Mmmmm. French fries. Oh to
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I wasn't going to say anything, but I think I'll feel better if I do. 
With regard to most of your comments regarding smoking, I know you all mean well, but I don't think you realize how hurtful they come across, at least to me.
Every smoker I've ever known doesn't want to be a smoker. Sure some may act like they don't care, but that is just a defense. Believe me, smokers know the dangers to their health. I know. I used to get stomach aches before my yearly pap smears. I was so scared that it would show cancerous cells. An intense headache would turn into a possible stroke. And believe me, although I smoked outside of my home, I knew how I smelled, because I was always trying to hide it from my family.
Think about walking into McDonalds and seeing a fat person eating a Big Mac, fries, shake, whatever. Would you ever go up to them and say "Do you know what is in that stuff? Do you know that it will harden your arteries and you'll die. And ew, do you know what you look like?"
Of course you wouldn't.
If you want to show your support to someone who is trying to quit, why not tell them "Good for you! I hope you have success. Is there anything I can do to help? Can I take your kids for a few hours the first day so that you can take a long walk?" Quitting is really tough. And smokers dread that first week of withdrawals.
I know you guys probably think I've jumped off the deep end here, but it's just something that really upsets me, and I love you guys and wanted to tell you.
Enough of this karaptashatiga hoytiskite, speak amongst yourselves...
Shoot, Explorer just told me I had a critical error, I better post this before I lose it.
With regard to most of your comments regarding smoking, I know you all mean well, but I don't think you realize how hurtful they come across, at least to me.
Every smoker I've ever known doesn't want to be a smoker. Sure some may act like they don't care, but that is just a defense. Believe me, smokers know the dangers to their health. I know. I used to get stomach aches before my yearly pap smears. I was so scared that it would show cancerous cells. An intense headache would turn into a possible stroke. And believe me, although I smoked outside of my home, I knew how I smelled, because I was always trying to hide it from my family.
Think about walking into McDonalds and seeing a fat person eating a Big Mac, fries, shake, whatever. Would you ever go up to them and say "Do you know what is in that stuff? Do you know that it will harden your arteries and you'll die. And ew, do you know what you look like?"
Of course you wouldn't.
If you want to show your support to someone who is trying to quit, why not tell them "Good for you! I hope you have success. Is there anything I can do to help? Can I take your kids for a few hours the first day so that you can take a long walk?" Quitting is really tough. And smokers dread that first week of withdrawals.
I know you guys probably think I've jumped off the deep end here, but it's just something that really upsets me, and I love you guys and wanted to tell you.
Enough of this karaptashatiga hoytiskite, speak amongst yourselves...
Shoot, Explorer just told me I had a critical error, I better post this before I lose it.
...no references needed.....
You and I can lie around basking in the sun slurping margaritas and munching nachos while Jordan and de Beast hit the water slide!
I think those of us who have lost someone to lung cancer probably are over the deep end the other way! No offense intended!!! Remember, though, 
You can never be too cautious, ya know 
Bichon Barb
