why do people smoke and continue to smoke inspite of warning that smoking is injurious to their health.?
83180
It is insanely addictive. I wish I could quit, I must be weak. I don't like to smoke, it really feels like I have to, but you aren't going to understand that are you? All I know is there is something extremely addictive in these cigarettes that got worse over time. I started smoking 19 years ago like an IDIOT.\n\nAnd I don't care WHAT non-smokers say, you can't "just quit". If it were only that easy...
131258
Wow, so many agressive answers!!!! You guys are such hypocrtits!! How easy it is to point the finger at those whose vices are visible to all. What if everybody knew  your weakness and was allowed to hate you for it?! Do you really think smoking is worse than junk food or alcohol?? Millions of people are sick as a result of an unhealthy diet. What do you wanna do next? Tell us what we are allowed to eat or how much we may drink? \nI agree that smoking should not harm those that are not active smokers but like someone said, smoking in public is already very restricted. I don't  think that passive smoking is a big issue anymore these days.\nHow about a little tolerance and acceptance. Nobody is perfect. We all have our little weaknesses. \nDon't try to tell others how to live their life, it's none of your business.\nBy the way, I'm a non-smoker!!!!
245415
People still smoke because they're 'hooked' or addicted. They also don't have the right motivation to make them stop.
997
That's your body telling you that cigarette smoke is bad.  Tell people not to smoke around you.
239866
Smoking interferes with my life in every aspect, including work. The cravings cause me to become distracted at work. Out in public I have to search for places that allow smoking. On trips; disney world, the bronx zoo, etc., I have to plan the visit around the smoking areas. It controls me; I can't control it.
903338
yep. it's because the smoke is poison to your body. stop now while you can. you'll be glad later in life.
1122179
air is everywhere and the smoke that comes from smokers does not necessarily stay with them, and so people near a smoker can also inhale the smoke coming from these smokers
287038
do you realy wanna quit smoking or is there part of you holding you back.coz with me, i know it would be right to stop but part of me just does not want too. someone else lights up and its a chain reaction i want one too
478455
I agree - but most of the toxic stuff goes into their lungs.  If they smoke more, they'll die sooner, and leave us with fresher air.
967820
it can kill you is the obvious choice not to smoke..it stinks..rots your teeth and causes gum disease and the breath ewwwwww! It looks unattractive to see someone sucking on a cancer stick. You have to huddle together outside away from everyone while you're smoking cause it isn't allowed in any public place. It can kill your loved ones from second hand smoke. It costs a fortune, you would be better off spending all that money on your family or yourself.   It's very very addictive and sooooo very hard to kick.  You shorten your life. Your house stinks, your hair and clothes stink and the breath again ewwww.  You are limited to those who will date you, who wants to date a smoker, not many people anymore.  Hope this helps a bit.
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maybe they smoke too much
39981
smoking is a horrible thing and is very addicting! sometimes people do it because they are mad about something, peer-presure, or other things. but i dont think the addiction will go away anytime soon. dont you ever smoke!
196248
Drinking doesn't directly cause harm to anyone else. True, over indulgence can cause people to make irrational decisions which can be harmful or even deadly, but smoking is ALWAYS dangerous. I have had breathing issues since I was a baby and being around cigarette smoke greatly aggravates that. It's not fair for other peoples health to be constantly compromised because of other's addictions.
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AMEN sista........ both my parents smoke, my boyfriend smokes, and my friends smoke... I don not, what is the point really? WHY Smoke... it's makes your clothes and house stink, cost you a sh*t load of money each month, smell your fingers.....gross they smell like an ashtray don't they. I mean I don't care if people smoke, but their is really no POINT to ever start, espically people that never smoked and then they start when their like in their 20's thats crazy!!!
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I smoke to wish i could quit but its hard i did for a year, but yes i agree, you know what i cant stand is when your smoking outside and someone has the nerve to complain about the smell for people that don't want to breathe it then stay away from us and everyone is happy. For the record we don't choose to want lung cancer we are just addicted and I'm sure you are addicted to something so GUESS WHAT YOUR NOT PERFECT EITHER......I have a great idea if you people don't like it then you better never leave your house, you cant tell people what they can or cannot do we are humans to and have equal rights
671705
Why would it make people quit smoking? They can always keep doing it in their houses or in privately-owned bars where smoking is permitted. I think it would lead to less people going to the movies rather than encourage people to quit.
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I am not sure this is a question exactally...more like you are just frustrated!\nI am a non-smoker, and my husband is a smoker.  I know that smokers know the health risks - I think everyone does!  I guess that people want you to quit because they care about you.  I think that most smokers think "oh it won't happen to ME!"  Just like anything else....people NEVER think something is going to happen to them - or the health risks won't affect THEM!\nbut to be honest....I want my husband to quit, and I tell him that a lot.  I think that in some ways for him it is a selfish act.  Does he want to die of lung cancer and leave a wife and young children behind?  does he want to have health complications and not be able to live the life he wants?  I want him to quit because I care about him and our future together....\nMaybe thats why people bug you about it too....not to nag at you, but to let you know they want you around and smoking can hinder your life - even if YOU think it will NEVER happen to you.....