Originally Posted by
Harley's Dad
Out of all this, which was not I hasten to say meant as an attack on those who (misguidedly) choose to smoke, I am left feeling that not one convincing answer as to how to give up has been put forward.
Most smokers seem to be incorrigible and, when challenged, seem to fall back on "well, it's my choice, I'll stop if and when I want to and, meanwhile, you can Sod off!" And of course it is their choice and as long as they're prepared to live with the consequences, nor impose their habit on other people, OK.
I have some sympathy with whoever it was who said that they're tired of being made to feel like a criminal for smoking. As a car driver, living in the country where there is no realistic alternative to having ones own vehicle, I have a good deal of sympathy (though smokers do actually have a choice), and I particularly resent being told by Ministers who are driven around London in pool cars which do perhaps 5 mpg on a good day that I'm some sort of extravagant polluter. But that's getting off subject ... !
Tony.
PS. There was a young fellow in drag
Who was constantly puffing a fag.
But his friends, when he quizzed 'em
"Does smoking bring wisdom?"
Said "you'll end up a raddled old hag!"