[Glenn]

This is a sign that the end is near.

As I sit here at age 50 waiting for 80mg of Vicodin to get to the pain from MIDCAB open-heart surgery performed last week, (this after 6 heart caths in 2 years to keep an artery open), I know without a doubt that smoking is killing me a little at a time. The hold it has on me is unlike any other.

If the government truly had smoker's welfare in their minds, they'd be funding a silver bullet project akin to the moon shot to stop the addiction once and for all for those that want to quit but lack whatever it takes to do so. That's where the tobacco settlement money should have gone.

Instead, it, the government, is completely ignorant of what an addiction this is for some people. They think outlawing smoking will stop smoking and there is nothing anywhere to support that.

Screw them all.

[Conspiracy Guy]

I'll be 50 in Jan. I am blessed with excellent health. I am a moderate smoker from a line of heavy smokers. My grandfathers smoked well into their 90's Pall Mall and Camel. I wish your helath was better but I agree with you on how the money should be spent. God Bless You and I hope things improve.

[SheLion]

Instead, it, the government, is completely ignorant of what an addiction this is for some people. They think outlawing smoking will stop smoking and there is nothing anywhere to support that.

I lost my husband in January. It didn't make one damn difference if he ever smoked or not. He's gone.......not one of us is going to get out of this world alive.

It's all about control. I am convinced of it.

[lewislynn]

I know without a doubt that smoking is killing me a little at a time. The hold it has on me is unlike any other.

If the government truly had smoker's welfare in their minds, they'd be funding a silver bullet project akin to the moon shot to stop the addiction once and for all for those that want to quit but lack whatever it takes to do so.

You're right, no one should have personal responsibility, your admitted health problems from smoking are all the government's responsibility.

[cinFLA]

Instead, it, the government, is completely ignorant of what an addiction this is for some people. They think outlawing smoking will stop smoking and there is nothing anywhere to support that.

Actually, there is much evidence that it DOES. Your statement is false.

[honeygrl]

"As I sit here at age 50 waiting for 80mg of Vicodin "

Is that 80mg of hydrocodone in that vicoden? If so then holy heck you're gonne be a zombie soon. My Dr gives my 7.5/500 version of vicoden for pain and that almost makes me a zomebie. 7.5 is the hydrocodone amount.

[ModernDayCato]

Can you get to Brookline, Mass? There's an amazing guy there who can help you quit. It worked for me, my wife, and 10 of my closest friends.

The best part? NO WITHDRAWAL OR SUFFERING. I swear it. I walked in a smoker and walked out a non-smoker. This was 6 years ago, and except for a twinge once in a long while, it's been easy.

His name is Yefim Shubentsov, aka The Mad Russian. His info:

1680A Beacon Street
Brookline, Massachusetts 20146
(617) 232-3930

You can read about him here and here and G-d forbid, in Salon here

[mrfixit514]

Yeah that's a great solution you bitter old fart. You want the government to take responsibilty for your stupid choices. You smoked. The government didn't force you to. So why should the government foot the bill for your lack of self-control?