[ChrisCantSkate]

Originally Posted by GT40FIED

True...but I wasn't born with cancer either. It's something that develops whether you want it to or not. Sure...I could get lung cancer...but so could you. A close friend of the family developed it despite the fact that she'd never smoked nor had she ever been around smoke (she was a nun for god's sake...literally).

Go on and whine about someone you know dying of lung cancer. I could give you another dozen instances of people who have died from the same ailment who've never smoked. While I'm alive I'm going to do whatever the fuck I want whenever the fuck I want. Otherwise, what's the point of being alive? If you constantly worry about how you'll meet your maker then your life becomes predictable and worthless. Besides...I'd rather die around 60 than live to be 90 and have someone wiping my ass for me. Did I mention that men in my family tend not to age well? Well...if I didn't...get bent.

Oh...and while I'm at it, I didn't notice a single thing that bolstered your argument one bit. All I see is "I disagree, therefore you are wrong". Either come back with something insightful or just leave it alone. You won't change me. You can't change me. I know you hate that fact, but there it is. So now I shall partake in activities you and others like you probably detest but can't do a fucking thing about. Deal with it.

steve your right, people who dont smoke get lung cancer, but you cant be serious in that argument. it sounds like your hinting at smoking dosnt cause cancer. the % of people with lung cancer who smoked and who didnt smoke is not 50% split, and because of that you must remeber when someone says that they are not trying to be a dick or guilt you into quitting, or inform you on the dangers cause everyone(aside from your argument it seems) knows that smoking increases (not presents the chance for) lung cancer. people are looking out for your wel being and i dont wana say i see things in a new light, but i noticed i was generally pissed off at people who had something against smoking. now i still might not like when someone says its gross or discusting, cause so are tomatos and snickers with almonds in them. its an opinion, but when someone is looking out for your wellbeing it would be the same as dont swim in the pool while its lightning out, or dont play in traffic, sure theres a good chance you can dodge the bullet, but not everyone does. just as those who never swim in the storms get struck by lightning via a window or their TV blows up or some other freak occurance, or a car could plow through your wall and kill you on the couch. chances of it happening, much lower than directly engaging in the activity. i dunno i was never "forced" to quit so i cant really speak from experience so i will not speculate, but the correct answer to someone trying to get you to quit is to throw the facts back at them, let them know you know and tell them its a consious life choice you made. you'd be supprised how quickly people stop giving you shit for it.