I'm trying to help you understand the result of an online test you took?
How do you know that the online test was even accurate? Besides, I'm not really involved with politics... and frankly, I don't want to be. I base my decisions on my values and beliefs.
I mistook it for sarcasm given your initial response to this thread?
That's why I said "I've come to the conclusion that..."
It was once my decision to drive, but then non-drivers had to inhale the fumes. Now we all just have to deal with it.
Since we got rid of cars, sure it's been tough to move about, but I think it's all for the better. Especially since all that freedom didn't really cost anyone a day off his life. [/snore]
If you love totalitarianism, just say so.
Of course I don't. I was agreeing with you.
If you choose to smoke, then that's fine. And all the non smokers will just have to deal with it.
Let's just say that it's your decision to smoke, and all the non smokers will just have to deal with it like we have been for the past couple of decades. And if the law chooses to make cigarettes illegal, then so be it.
I've come to the conclusion that... in reality, only non smokers who are exposed to second hand smoke constantly will get the effects from it. But if you go to a restaurant every other week or even every other day, you really aren't in any kind of danger. Besides, I've noticed that I very rarely see people smoking in public restaurants.
So, if the smokers want to smoke, let 'em smoke. It's their choice to take the risk of having health problems.
I will be traveling to Chicago tomorrow morning for the FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) conference to take my Computer Applications test. I won 1st place for the state but I'm extremely nervous about this because I think the national test is a bit harder. I hope I do good. :)
I'll be back in 6 days. Wish me luck! -- I'm gonna need it.
Celebrate life however you choose. Try not to dictate to others that you will rain on their parade intentionally to spite them.
Okay, I agree with this. But it's everyone's choice to remain healthy as much as possible. That way, the life expectancy for humans will continue to increase. ;)
Actually, I would consider it. If odds stand that I might be killed in a car accident tomorrow, it just may be a bet worth taking.
I think Duki might have under exaggerated in his post. Smoking leads to serious illnesses that are long-term and fatal. And sometimes it takes several years off of your life, not just 5.
If you died in a car accident, it wouldn't be your choice. It would just be a deadly tragedy that took you by surprise. However, smoking is the complete opposite. Every time you inhale that cigarette smoke into your lungs, you know what the risks are and you understand the consequences that it will eventually bring.
>I didn't realize that you couldn't do that in a BLOG. What? Take someone else's work and post it as your own? That kind of applies everywhere, don't you think?
I didn't mean to post it as my own; I gave the link to the source. I got it in an email and thought it was interesting, so I reposted it on here.
>You can stop with the harassing remarks now. I'm not harassing you. You're just too sensitive.
Yeah, I'm too sensitive and you're too mean. Fair enough?
Duki commented: don't worry. you didn't do anything wrong.+6
>I guess that's your way of looking at it. No, I said something I don't really believe because I wanted to confuse you. :icon_rolleyes:
No worries, you didn't confuse me at all. I just wanted to make fun.
>You're defending the right for smokers to smoke in >public places where it puts other lives at risk. Duh? I'm not defending anyone. I'm all for making smoking illegal in indoor public places. What I'm doing is attacking your high and mighty attitude. :)
Then why were you making it such a big deal if you believe in the same thing? Oh wait, you enjoy doing that... nevermind.
>Have you even read this thread? Yes. To summarize, Dave wanted to start conversation and a bunch of non-smokers banded together for four pages of intellectual masturbation.
I guess that's your way of looking at it.
>...And you're the one talking about rights? =/ I am? Where?
Wow.
You're defending the right for smokers to smoke in public places where it puts other lives at risk. Duh?
>I don't recall being forced to go to public places. Do you really choose to hang out in places where people smoke when you clearly don't like it?
haha.. you're funny. So, basically you're saying that we should just not go to places where smoking inside is legal.. Oh, okay. So, if we want to go to our favorite restaurant, or shop at the mall, or go get some ice cream, etc. then too bad for us? Hell, no.. We should NOT be punished simply b/c others choose to smoke. Why should we be forced out of establishments simply b/c others choose to smoke??
>Actually, I have and they refused. Not every situation is the same, "genius." Yet you want to apply the same extreme solution (ie. I'm God and can tell everyone what to do) to every situation. Brilliant.
Haha. You're really going to try and use that against me? It didn't even make sense to our discussion. Have you even read this thread?
>And we're not talking about just one person smoking, we're >talking about smoking in public places such as restaurants. I don't recall being forced to go to public places. Do you really choose to hang out in places where people smoke when you clearly don't like it?
