[SheLion]

As an ex-smoker, who smoked for 18 years, I really have no sympathy for smokers who feel alienated. It is an extremely difficult habit to give up, but it can be done. It takes a real desire and determination.

It's especially hard to give up when you ENJOY it!  My Dad used to smoke 3 packs a day.  One day, he got up and said the he really hated it!  And he never smoked a day after that.  And that was before the days of the over priced patch and Nicorette Gum!

You really have to hate it to quit.  If you really enjoy it, then of course, it's going to be hard to give up.  Personally, I LOVE to smoke!  I am not obese and that is the only "bad habit," (if you can CALL it that) that I have. 

[kahoutek]

This started me thinking after Rush was debunking the 'addiction' angle..

Fact is few people sucessfully quit due to social pressure, those who WANT to quit usually do without much ado.

It's a smelly, awful habit, but I enjoy it and try to minimize other's discomfort.

The 'quitters' I know are usually outside the bar bumming smokes because they"only smoke when they're out".