Great American Smokeout '09: Time to Quit

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I've smoked for many years and I love it. As for health effects, I've known 2 smokers who have died, both above the age of 70, and I've known many non-smokers who have died, 4 of natural causes between the ages of 32and 45. At any rate, this is similar to the abortion debate; do I have the right to do what I want with my body, or are others in charge of my life? This is especially true now that smoking is banned in practically all public places. In general, I can't help but feel like we're heading for a "Brave New World" dystopia scenario in which all aspects of our private lives are dictated by those in power.
As a Biologist, I'd also like to point out that Oxygen is actually an insidious poison due to it's strong electronegativity (It rips the electrons out of whatever it comes in contact with, this is why cars rust and people age)although ironically the same property that makes it toxic is the same property that makes it a requirement for cellular respiration so basically your SOL if you do and SOL if you don't.

Zachary Hogg of NY 11:26AM November 19, 2009

If you had any common sense, you wouldn't be smoking in the first place. What's it going to take before you finally realize what the nicotine and tar are doing to your health? Are you waiting until you do develop a wheeze and smoker's cough before you decide to do something about your smoking habit?
Granted, Chantix does have its health risks, but so does smoking.Quit now while you're ahead. There are plenty of other quit-smoking aids available to help you over the hurdle.

Frank Finney of TX 11:01AM November 19, 2009

I have smoked for over thirty years, no cough or shortness of breath yet. The Chantix drug reeked havoc on my mental health as I tried to quit. I feel lucky to have had the sense to stop before someone unexuseable occurred. Someone needs to rethink and report correct clincal results of the trials of this drug. It in my opinion is deadly! Just my two cents. Thank you.

J Shook of NC 10:25AM November 19, 2009