3rd Hand smoke, Non-smokers there's just no way out.

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For the last couple days I've been hearing and seeing reports on a supposed 3rd hand smoke and the risks involved.

Apparently the smell that lingers on smokers, in their hair, on their clothing contains the same toxins and is just as dangerous to our health.


http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/03/health/research/03smoke.html?ref=health

So what's the solution people?

Do we further segregate smokers? How? Professionals are already required by law to stand 15 -20 ft from doorways etc. Don't get me wrong, as a smoker myself, I have never liked forcing my toxic smoke in anyones face.

Do we demand they change their pants & coats before entering after a midday smoke break? Or wash their hair before allowed back to work?

I've thought, why doesn't the governments, the powers that be, outlaw smoking. Well, didn't take me long to figure out (back when I was maybe 15) that they just make too much money from it.

The silly thing in Canada is... a HUGE percentage of our medical expenses are covered by the government. The government makes tons off the tobacco tax, but then pay out how much in a year per EACH individual riddled with lung cancers, tongue/mouth cancer not to mention the number of other diseases caused by smoking.

What's the deal?? Or is it propaganda??
 
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Well I for one would be so happy if they just banned it all together. But like you said, they make too much money off of it. I'm not sure about 3rd hand smoke though, the carcinogens are what is most harmful so I don't think clothing and hair can carry anything but that nasty smokers smell (no offence ;) )

Probably another one of those "It's bad", "No, it's good", "No, wait... it's bad" things.
 
I know. . it's all over the news though. That's what I was thinking though, how fickle are these scientists when it comes to making official statements. It'll be revoked in a couple months after a nationwide panic of sorts...
 
Scare tactics. The paranoia the News loves to cause is exorbitant.
 
Motherfuckers need to wake up and realize there is more lethal shit produced by the semi you drive behind on the way to work then there is in "3rd" or even second hand smoke.
 
Any non-smoker could have told you this. I don't get coughing fits around my smoker friends because they smell like lilacs.
 
My Non-smoker friends don't into coughing fits around the rest of us smokers. Ever consider perhaps you're sensitive or possibly allergic? I'm being honest and not malicious k =)

Either way, I'm tired of all the shit spewed about smokers. I want to quit and I will. However, if the governments are going to continue putting laws in place to force us farther away from the general public (which I have no personal issue with) and children even in our own vehicles (which I STRONGLY support) then why NOT outlaw smoking all together???

Hey . . . if you ask me.. I think this is not only yet another monopoly.. but down right fucking jackass retarded.
 
I quit smoking and I cant stand smelling people who are obviously heavy smokers. They come into my lab at work and the entire place REEKS of that nasty stale tobacco smell. It may be toxic, but to me it just freaking stinks! Gtfo stinky fuckers.
 
Eilistrae said:
I quit smoking



Gtfo stinky fuckers.
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Not to be rude.. and forgive me but I can't get tone of voice out of text.....but people who make comments like you did.. fucking piss me off. Sorry for the vulgar language, I don't lack vocabulary, it's just very colourful.




I managed to quit for over a year, and yes I agree it smells, but I was VERY aware of my behavior in the sense that I swore I'd never become self righteous because "I QUIT". I didn't preach to any friends or family on how they should quit, or how disgusting it is, or how they reek, because it's hypocritical.

and it's just ignorant really.

EDIT: Oh and that is also not meant to be malicious. Even though you did say TO ME to gtfo.. =)
 
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Not everyone that smokes stinks. And my husband smokes :p and I also occasionally steal one of his cigs, although I must say since this FSA crap cigs don't taste quite right.

And I am talking about the people that seriously, reek. I don't care if they smell like smoke a little bit, but some of these people smell like they never wash their clothes and the stink just clings to them. Bad enough that it gives you a headache.
 
Eilistrae said:
Not everyone that smokes stinks. And my husband smokes :p and I also occasionally steal one of his cigs, although I must say since this FSA crap cigs don't taste quite right.

And I am talking about the people that seriously, reek. I don't care if they smell like smoke a little bit, but some of these people smell like they never wash their clothes and the stink just clings to them. Bad enough that it gives you a headache.
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Right cool, now I hear ya. I did read "obvious heavy", but in many peoples eyes I would be a heavy smoker as I go through a 25 pack in 24 hours.

My boyfriend is a non-smoker, and very upfront after several years with me and will comment and how good I smell not long after having a cig.

Directly on topic;

I would be perfectly happy with smoking being outlawed, I'd sooner vote smoking cigarettes illegal and marijuana legal.

Plus, there would be more serious kick-the-habit aids and more incentive all together to quit asap.

AND I'm going to just let the thread either continue, die or whatever may become of it. I post WAAAY to much in my own threads.. diarrhea of the brain??
 
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a pack a day hardly makes you a heavy smoker, I'd call that more regular lol I know people that smoke 3 packs a day D:
 
Morcheeba said:
Not to be rude.. and forgive me but I can't get tone of voice out of text.....but people who make comments like you did.. fucking piss me off. Sorry for the vulgar language, I don't lack vocabulary, it's just very colourful.
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Yea i agree with you BC XD. Kinda pisses me off to when people write things to clearly get attention and be spiteful. That wouldnt so bad if it wasnt online... in my opinion shit talk online has no strength, give idiots who have no real meaning in life the ability to threaten and start fight...online which is just pathetic. I saw this alot when I was flamed :D just made me laugh tho tbh. I just jumped in to give my opinion, not for attention cause i dont really care who reads it.

But il mention something that actualy related to the post. Smoke seems to get cought on clothes how ever small amount you smoke. But you can tell someone who smokes 40 a day and doesnt wash atal, its horrible for everyone around that person, selfish to.
 
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Can I say this then Cheebs? I <3 you and don't want you to die. K? Good girl, stop smoking.

I'm allergic (don't have coughing fits, but I do get massive headaches) to cigarette *smoke*. The smell puts me off but it doesn't effect me in any way, it's the smoke that is just too much.
 
Well, there’s been a slight lull in the Nazi-like anti-smoking campaign lately. Don’t let your kids hug Grandma, she a walking carcinogenic menace. While you’re at it, don’t let them walk on your chemical-filled, cancer-causing carpet. And if I see little Nancy riding her bike in your driveway without a helmet, I’ll call the police.

Propaganda? I don’t know. More likely there's simply more funding for this kind of research. But this is really way too much for me. Let’s face it. In this country (U.S.), if you live long enough, you'll get cancer, one way or another.
 
I would be perfectly happy with smoking being outlawed, I'd sooner vote smoking cigarettes illegal and marijuana legal.
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Idea:

Set a time frame for banning tobacco-based cigarettes, but set up an infrastructure for replacing the current tobacco industry for a (REGULATED) marijuana based one so the government can still profit without killing its constituents slowly.
 
Smoking Marijuana is still carcinogenic. . .

Only way Marijuana is "better" is if you ingest it. My "Drugs and Behaviour" Professor told me that. :p
 
Mirewen said:
Smoking Marijuana is still carcinogenic. . .

Only way Marijuana is "better" is if you ingest it. My "Drugs and Behaviour" Professor told me that. :p
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Mmmmm Brownies
 
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