[Happygal]

I am not naive enough to think that filling my lungs with toxins may or may not kill me ultimately.

But it is MY choice. I choose to take this LEGAL substance. (I've tried and failed to quit a number of times) So I'm not an idiot about the health risks associated with smoking.

But if the people so convinced in shoving their own 'rights' and agenda's down people's necks, got off their HIGH moral ground, and stopped victimising smokers, while at the same time eulogising heroine users and giving them chance after chance in society, I might be prepared to listen.

But why should I, as a nicotine addict be shunned, when we're all supposed to open our doors to the 'touchy feely' hard drug abusing misfits, who can't deal with reality.

Granted, a cigarette has de-stressed me in a high-octane job from killing someone. But if I wanna quit, I won't go looking for the government to give me a goddamn nicotine patch to stop.

[Gabz]

But why should I, as a nicotine addict be shunned, when we're all supposed to open our doors to the 'touchy feely' hard drug abusing misfits, who can't deal with reality.

while I do not consider myself a "nicotine addict" I understand exactly what you are saying.

I actually had an anti spouting that at me last night - that nicotine was more addictive than than heroine or cocaine. cut me a break.