Nicotine By-product Reduces Alzheimer's Telltale Plaques

Scientific American ^ | June 17, 2003 | Sarah Graham

[Just another Joe]

Thanks for your concern. Not sarcasm, I appreciate true concern from anyone.
This isn't about whether smoking can cause harm to the smoker, although I think that's coming eventually to a statehouse somewhere. We all know that smoking is a risk factor for the smoker. This is about property rights and libertys.
I could give up smoking if I truly wanted to. I refuse to give up property rights for no reason other than someone doesn't like a particular smell.

[Humidston]

>>I refuse to give up property rights for no reason other than someone doesn't like a particular smell.<<

I couldn't agree more and believe me, when I'm out in public I actually prefer the company of smokers and enjoy sitting close by.

And I understand your frustration completely. It wasn't long ago that I was in your shoes - fending off attacks from those "pure" people who sneered at me for smoking IN SMOKING AREAS. (In fact I have some really funny stories about that!)

But all I'm saying is please be careful. Get a chest x-ray EVERY dang year so you can keep a close eye on those organs that sustain you. Breathing is essential. ;-)

[Just another Joe]

Thanks, I have a full checkup every year including stress test on the treadmill.