[SheLion]

I should have mentioned that the draw-back to my plan is that I have no desire to smoke cigarettes again

Well, that's good! And that's your choice. The way it should be for everyone. But states imposing these rediculous taxes on us is not the way to reduce smoking.

We die hard smokers WILL find a way to keep our legal product that we enjoy in our lives.

Like one guy said: "If it's so bad for our health, why don't they just BAN the damn things."

THAT'S a laugh. Too much money being made and lining the pockets of lawmakers and health coalitions.

[SheLion]

Here's a good one:

Smoker's Creed

I smoke because I like to smoke.

I smoke because I want to smoke.

Smoking pleases me.

My life is better because I smoke.

I accept responsibility for all of my actions.

I want the freedom to choose to smoke.

I can choose how to make myself happy.

I own myself.

Smoking is my choice.