Thanks for your open-minded attitude toward my little vice — unlike some of the people here on FR, who sound just like Leftists any time tobacco is mentioned.
I recently have been under medical care for a condition I won’t bore you with other than to say that I’m expected to make a complete recovery in about a month. I’ve even lost 25 pounds or so.
They worked me up pretty good, with the chest ultrasound, stress test and all. And you know what — my heart and lungs are sound for a man of 61 years.
Naturally, when they asked me if I smoked, I replied — “occasional cigar or pipe, never cigarettes.”
My conclusion has always been that cigars or pipes in moderation are an acceptable risk. Just puff, don’t inhale. Cigarettes — well, you’re just plain using tobacco the wrong way. Not that I hate cigarette smokers.
Back in happier days, it was sort of accepted that old men smoked pipes. Look at those black-and-white pictures.
I like the smell of pipe smoke. People need small vices. Without them, they go directly to mass murder.