That smoking is detrimental to one's health is well-established. But I think there's something more dangerous. You see, there are many people who believe that there is something morally wrong with smoking. And apparently, there are even people who believe that something about smoking makes one an unbeliever. I guess the big thing, though, is that people, especially church people, generally look down on smoking. But I think the stigma attached to smoking is unfounded.
That smoking can be detrimental to one's health is well-established. Multiple lung diseases and other health problems have been linked to smoking. However, these problems because of smoking generally occur because of excessive smoking. Someone who smokes a cigar every month or every week will probably not suffer the negative effects of smoking. Thus, smoking is only detrimental to one's health when it is excessive.
Another common objection to smoking is the smell. Once again, someone will probably not smell bad unless they smoke excessively. Besides that, who's to say that smoke smells bad? I think some cigars and cigarettes stink, but I also think that some smell fine, even good. It's all a matter of opinion. If someone chooses to smoke occasionally because they enjoy it and enjoy the smell, there's really nothing wrong with that.
I do understand, of course, that constant smoking is usually indicative of an addiction to nicotine. Such an addiction is certainly not good. However, it is simply evidence of a deeper problem. I have heard many smokers say that smoking helps them deal with the stress in life. Everyone has a way of dealing with stress. Smokers have found their way. It may not be healthy, but it's what they know to do. Smoking is their natural response to stress and this should not be looked down on.
I can think of many parents who are terrified of smoking because they're afraid their children will grow up to be smokers. I remember finding a cigarette in my oldest brothers drawer. I was terrified, which says a lot about the way I was trained to look at cigarettes and smokers. I immediately notified my parents. They had a meeting with him about it. In retrospect, I think he was just trying to make them nervous. I know now that he is far more careful if he wishes to keep something a secret. He was testing them. They didn't pass.
Parents in general should not have to worry about their kids becoming addicted to nicotine because people generally grow addictions as a coping mechanism. If children have already developed healthy coping mechanisms, then they are far less likely to succumb to a smoking addiction.
Several years ago when I was in high school, I bought my first cigar from a fellow classmate. For some reason I thought something bad would happen, so I sealed it in a envelope and hid it. But as I looked at that little cigar around which so controversy has been centered, I realized that cigar are not evil. They're not even a problem. The use of cigarettes, like the use of anything, can and is abused. Some people have looked past that and treated the symptoms while ignoring the disease.
That smoking can be detrimental to one's health is well-established. Multiple lung diseases and other health problems have been linked to smoking. However, these problems because of smoking generally occur because of excessive smoking. Someone who smokes a cigar every month or every week will probably not suffer the negative effects of smoking. Thus, smoking is only detrimental to one's health when it is excessive.
Another common objection to smoking is the smell. Once again, someone will probably not smell bad unless they smoke excessively. Besides that, who's to say that smoke smells bad? I think some cigars and cigarettes stink, but I also think that some smell fine, even good. It's all a matter of opinion. If someone chooses to smoke occasionally because they enjoy it and enjoy the smell, there's really nothing wrong with that.
I do understand, of course, that constant smoking is usually indicative of an addiction to nicotine. Such an addiction is certainly not good. However, it is simply evidence of a deeper problem. I have heard many smokers say that smoking helps them deal with the stress in life. Everyone has a way of dealing with stress. Smokers have found their way. It may not be healthy, but it's what they know to do. Smoking is their natural response to stress and this should not be looked down on.
I can think of many parents who are terrified of smoking because they're afraid their children will grow up to be smokers. I remember finding a cigarette in my oldest brothers drawer. I was terrified, which says a lot about the way I was trained to look at cigarettes and smokers. I immediately notified my parents. They had a meeting with him about it. In retrospect, I think he was just trying to make them nervous. I know now that he is far more careful if he wishes to keep something a secret. He was testing them. They didn't pass.
Parents in general should not have to worry about their kids becoming addicted to nicotine because people generally grow addictions as a coping mechanism. If children have already developed healthy coping mechanisms, then they are far less likely to succumb to a smoking addiction.
Several years ago when I was in high school, I bought my first cigar from a fellow classmate. For some reason I thought something bad would happen, so I sealed it in a envelope and hid it. But as I looked at that little cigar around which so controversy has been centered, I realized that cigar are not evil. They're not even a problem. The use of cigarettes, like the use of anything, can and is abused. Some people have looked past that and treated the symptoms while ignoring the disease.
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