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Subject: Cigarettes, Should They Be Banned?

Subject: If you saw a meteor coming toward Earth, what would you do?Posted by: juniorbandit96
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Posted by: dazarobbo
I wonder what the economic effects of smoking (and later on, cancer) are on businesses and governments.
I'm sure they help health related business.

  • 11.27.2012 10:25 PM PDT

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Posted by: About 540 Jews
With the amount of adults Ive seen WANT to quit but don't possess the willpower I say ban it.
With the amount of adults that are alcoholics and go through physical withdrawals you say ban that too?

What is up with you people and taking away freedom. Did you all grow up post "Patriot Act" or something

  • 11.27.2012 10:25 PM PDT

I'm an Anarchist. I don't need a government to be a good person, but I'm glad it's here because some of you clearly do.


Posted by: About 540 Jews
With the amount of adults Ive seen WANT to quit but don't possess the willpower I say ban it.


They serve as a great beacon toward future generations on why you should not smoke. They are why I won't ever go back to it.

Needs to be illegal? No. Need to teach children better? Not really. Look at the mindset in this thread. In 100 years, smokers will be few and far between anyway.

  • 11.27.2012 10:25 PM PDT

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Posted by: Acres 057

Posted by: About 540 Jews
With the amount of adults Ive seen WANT to quit but don't possess the willpower I say ban it.


They serve as a great beacon toward future generations on why you should not smoke. They are why I won't ever go back to it.

Needs to be illegal? No. Need to teach children better? Not really. Look at the mindset in this thread. In 100 years, smokers will be few and far between anyway.
See this is logical and reasonable. Something you knuckle heads should consider since all of you are keen on forcibly taking away rights

  • 11.27.2012 10:28 PM PDT

Posted by: catman6
Posted by: dazarobbo
I wonder what the economic effects of smoking (and later on, cancer) are on businesses and governments.
I'm sure they help health related business.
It's all one big conspiracy, isn't it?

  • 11.27.2012 10:29 PM PDT
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Posted by: Chuck berry22
the reason the "ban cigs" vote won

Because forum polls on a random video game website are indicative of anything.

And we all know that winning at polls makes you objectively right.

Can you give me a reason why people should be allowed to poison themselves and others aside from "it's their choice?" We stop people from jumping off bridges to kill themselves even though they say they want to. Yet when they do it slower it's okay?

  • 11.27.2012 10:37 PM PDT

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Posted by: Methew

Posted by: Chuck berry22
the reason the "ban cigs" vote won

Because forum polls on a random video game website are indicative of anything.

And we all know that winning at polls makes you objectively right.

Can you give me a reason why people should be allowed to poison themselves and others aside from "it's their choice?" We stop people from jumping off bridges to kill themselves even though they say they want to. Yet when they do it slower it's okay?
Im a constitutionalist libertarian. End of story pal. I believe in individual freedom.
Cigs around you are not going to kill you either thats just exaggerated paranoia.
a little less thn 30 years ago your public education system turned a blind eye to cigs and cancer. Now look at all you kids. "its bad" "cancer cancer cancer" gosh, the way public education builds and sways opinion is disgusting and dangerous. Dangerous when its being used by bad men or women, but always disgusting

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  • 11.27.2012 10:41 PM PDT


Posted by: TW InKoGnIto
No, it shouldn't matter what an adult wants to put into their own body.


It should matter because they're putting it in other people's bodies. I'm not saying ban them, but there needs to be restrictions. Like only smoking at home, or designated areas.

  • 11.27.2012 10:41 PM PDT
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no cuz then we wud have less moneys

  • 11.27.2012 11:26 PM PDT

The human element always mucks things up.

Why does the flood want to ban everything fun in life?

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  • 11.27.2012 11:29 PM PDT

Numba one Italian on da flud.

They actually hurt you more than alcohol. They shouldn't be banned because it's your choise if you wanna die, but at least they should make light drugs legal.

  • 11.27.2012 11:31 PM PDT

Posted by: Recon Number 54
Use your head. The one on your shoulders. No really, just try. Please?

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If you start banning cigarettes, you have to ban all tobacco products. If you're doing it for health reasons, you should therefore also ban soda, junk food, and alcohol. Yes they are bad for you, however this is a personal choice issue. Other common behaviors lead to severe medical problems and death like driving a car, so safety is not a strong enough reason to ban smoking.

And don't drag kids into this. I want my flavored tobacco back. You aren't solving anything by banning that sub-section of tobacco.

Posted by: L v S 94
They actually hurt you more than alcohol

I don't think anyone was ever killed (long term health problems aside), beaten, or raped because of cigarette use. Alcohol kills faster, creates an impaired state where you are a risk to yourself and others. If you chain smoke a pack of cigarettes in 20-30 minutes (I've done this) you may get nauseous, but you aren't going to end up in the hospital under normal circumstances. If you had 20 drinks in that same amount of time, you'd be dead.

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  • 11.27.2012 11:36 PM PDT

In my opinion, yes, they should be but you would have heeps of people complaining so it is probably pointless. It is the person's decision to smoke and ruin their life. They should be banned in pretty much every public place and can only be smoked in like your own house or something. There are other alternatives to banning smoking.

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  • 11.28.2012 12:20 AM PDT

Nah

  • 11.28.2012 12:21 AM PDT

Circle Jerkin' I got my wiener workin'

Why the hell is anyone voting to ban them?

Do you guys like the government telling you what you can and can't do with your own body?

  • 11.28.2012 12:28 AM PDT

"I don't mean to sound bitter, cold or cruel, but I am, so that's how it comes out"
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Anyone who thinks that smoking should be illegal is a bellend.
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  • 11.28.2012 1:53 AM PDT

A competitive players main goal is to win.
A casuals main goal is to have fun regardless of whether that results in a win or loss.
It has nothing to do with individual skill or knowledge, it has to do with the reason you play.

It's a bad habit, but shouldn't be banned in my opinion.

  • 11.28.2012 2:01 AM PDT

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Banning Cigarettes would only create more problems.

  • 11.28.2012 2:17 AM PDT
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  • 11.28.2012 2:19 AM PDT
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Posted by: lethaldonut
If people want to mess up their lungs, let them. But don't smoke around kids or people who don't want it.

  • 11.28.2012 2:54 AM PDT

Welcome to the town of "Diligence." I'm Mayor Due.

I'm a smoker and I fully think that they should be banned, but not tobacco itself. Grow it and smoke it if you want, just keep the 5000 little extra ingredients out of the equation.

  • 11.28.2012 3:23 AM PDT

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Posted by: Dark Tornado7

Posted by: lethaldonut
If people want to mess up their lungs, let them. But don't smoke around kids or people who don't want it.

  • 11.28.2012 3:33 AM PDT

TRU7H. CARNAGE. BUNGIE

Well it is harmful.. but on the other hand because it's harmful, it'll kill off the people smoking.. So I think it should be banned in public areas but if you're dumb enough to smoke, then I will be happy when they dig a hole for you.

  • 11.28.2012 3:43 AM PDT

TRU7H. CARNAGE. BUNGIE


Posted by: Potato Joe
Why the hell is anyone voting to ban them?

Do you guys like the government telling you what you can and can't do with your own body?

It's not about that. It's me telling to you that I don't want to ever have to smell you smoking and I sure as hell won't enjoy paying taxes that go into treating lung cancer induced by smoking.

If you wish to fill your OWN body with tar then go ahead. I'll be the guy laughing at your grave.

  • 11.28.2012 3:46 AM PDT


Posted by: Saphir Eagle

If you wish to fill your OWN body with tar then go ahead. I'll be the guy laughing at your grave.


Exactly...so don't ban cigarettes, let people make their own decisions.

  • 11.28.2012 3:50 AM PDT