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Originally Posted by BillyBob
Alcoholism most certainly affects friends and family members of alcoholics.
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Yes, alcoholism has its effect on more than just the consumer, and you're referring to psychological effects limited to friends and family, whereas the effects of second hand smoking effect others both psychologically and physically...
and not limited to family & friends. Smoking allows for complete strangers to be put at risk. I'm not sure where you were going with the comment, but the comparison isn't equally hazardous.
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Originally Posted by BillyBob
Oh, and second hand smoke is not dangerous.
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Please read the following:
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All Secondhand Smoke Exposure Dangerous
By Lisa Pickoff-White
June 29 - There is no risk-free level of exposure to secondhand smoke, according to a new report issued by the U.S. Surgeon General. Nonsmokers exposed to secondhand smoke at home or work increase their risk of developing heart disease by 25 percent to 30 percent and lung cancer by 20 percent to 30 percent. Nearly half of all nonsmoking Americans are still regularly exposed to secondhand smoke.
Exposure to secondhand smoke also causes of sudden infant death syndrome, respiratory problems, ear infections, and asthma attacks in infants and children, according to the report.
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With that said, I haven't a problem with smokers... as long as they're aware of the responsibility that comes with it. Your free to do with your body as you see fit, however... if your choices impact anothers involuntarily, then there is a problem, and reason for debate. There's no reason an innocent child should have to go through life wheezing because his/her mother made an idiotic choice.
03-06-2008, 09:34 AM
Like that works. I'm opposed to it. The theory of making tobacco illegal really boils down to one thing. Stupid people need to be protected from themselves.
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