"One in two lifetime smokers will die from their habit. Half of these deaths will occur in middle age." (see: http://www.quit-smoking-stop.com/harmful-smoking-effects.html)
Headline: "DOUGLAS HAS CANCER, HOPES FOR RECOVERY"
NEWS FLASH: Smokers cost non-smokers money. Higher insurance rates, garbage removal (average cigarette smoker deposits @ 25 lbs of debris per year on streets). Exposure by non-smokers to second hand smoke (I could go on & on).
I do feel sorry for Michael Douglas. But gee, why did he start in the first place? To be cool? I really don't believe cigarette smokers enjoy smoking. I am of the firm opinion that they just become hooked and convince themselves they like it because they can't quit. Just ask ANY smoker how hard it was to START smoking! It's not easy! Why do people START smoking? Here in the south it's still extremely prevalent! I could go on & on about the south, but see my rants @ SC in my blog.
(Oh, BTW, cig's in NY city cost $11.00 per pack. See http://www.publicradio.org/columns/marketplace/business-news-briefs/2010/06/a_new_york_city_pack_of_cigare.html)
Hugs & kisses to all you smokers...
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