Well, sorry, but I disagree. Most people start smoking while they are still too young to have common sense. Starting to smoke is a kind of stupidity that surpasses conventional intelligence. Actually, many smart and pretentious people start smoking because they believe it makes them look sophisticated and intellectual. So... you think getting lung cancer just for "style" is an intelligent choice?
I guess the main problem is that everyone believe that they will be able to quit. Seriously, haven't any smoker ever told you how much they would love to quit? 99% of the ones I know claim that, including my very own parents.
And well, it is true that people have many self-destructive habits, but at least all the other things that you mention are actually memorable and truly enjoyable. I don't think anyone would ever write an autobiography and claim that smoking made their lives more exciting.
Most people DON'T smoke because they think it's "cool". Any smoker will tell you that. People smoke because they want the "buzz". Humans have the curiosity and desire to try things that will relax them or alter their state of mind. It doesn't make them stupid and certainly does not suggest a lack of intelligence. There are rocket scientists that smoke. They certainly are not stupid people.
People always do things that they regret. People regret eating too much. People regret getting tattoo's. People regret drinking. And people certainly regret smoking just like anything else. I'm sure you have done things that you regret but I certainly wouldn't call you a complete idiot for doing so.
Each person has the right to do what they wish to their body. It sounds to me like you have a general lack of respect for that concept.
Is it normal that I am starting to despise people that smoke?
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Well, sorry, but I disagree. Most people start smoking while they are still too young to have common sense. Starting to smoke is a kind of stupidity that surpasses conventional intelligence. Actually, many smart and pretentious people start smoking because they believe it makes them look sophisticated and intellectual. So... you think getting lung cancer just for "style" is an intelligent choice?
I guess the main problem is that everyone believe that they will be able to quit. Seriously, haven't any smoker ever told you how much they would love to quit? 99% of the ones I know claim that, including my very own parents.
And well, it is true that people have many self-destructive habits, but at least all the other things that you mention are actually memorable and truly enjoyable. I don't think anyone would ever write an autobiography and claim that smoking made their lives more exciting.
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Most people DON'T smoke because they think it's "cool". Any smoker will tell you that. People smoke because they want the "buzz". Humans have the curiosity and desire to try things that will relax them or alter their state of mind. It doesn't make them stupid and certainly does not suggest a lack of intelligence. There are rocket scientists that smoke. They certainly are not stupid people.
People always do things that they regret. People regret eating too much. People regret getting tattoo's. People regret drinking. And people certainly regret smoking just like anything else. I'm sure you have done things that you regret but I certainly wouldn't call you a complete idiot for doing so.
Each person has the right to do what they wish to their body. It sounds to me like you have a general lack of respect for that concept.