Thank God that I am not one of these "ex-smokers". If anything, I feel pity...if that...frankly, they just want to be left alone.....remember?
If we want to get angry and "in your face" (about an addiction we ALL thoroughly engaged....yes all of us), then we should be marching in our capitols and/or where the cigarettes are produced to stop it at its source, instead of projecting our hate of what we were on those that still are addicted.
5 "very brief" months ago, when I was a smoker, people getting on my case for smoking only made me feel bad, sad, angry- mostly very angry; whatever- and I smoked more, not less. I've never reacted well to people TELLING me what to do and I doubt I'm that unique in this. As far as second hand smoke and hating smokers for that, well; there's always room for more hate in this world.
Even if it were 5 years since my last drag, I would hope I wouldn't cop the "born again" attitude. Can't be around your old buddies or you'll "backslide", dontcha know! We're reformed addicts, not really something to be too uppity about. I mean, I haven't sprouted a halo and wings.....just a gut!!!!
No- I don't find smokers disgusting or any other adjective. I'd like a smoke right now. I chose not to, but I don't mind admitting I sure did enjoy smoking. I'm a hedonist at heart. I enjoyed smoking...I just hated being utterly controlled....cigs were telling me what to do. How can I hate someone for doing something that I completely get? Yes- I crave sometime watching someone take a puff. They aren't some demon tempting me...I can't hate them for it.
Oh well.
Now, Republicans....maybe I CAN hate a little there!!! just joking, settle down now,,,,
:eg:
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/18/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 156
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 6,240
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1404
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 25 [B]Hrs:[/B] 15 [B]Mins:[/B] 9 [B]Seconds:[/B] 40
