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Are all smokers selfish?
Since the smoking ban came into force, there have been lots of comments from smokers arguing their right to smoke wherever they chose. They also tend to give thumbs down to anyone who dares to disagree. I will probably get the same response here.
But I'm going to give you a chance to show how reasonable you can be. Given that...
a) If you smoke in a room, and let's ignore the health issues for now, everyone else in the room WILL have to breath your smoke and WILL go home smelling of your smoke
b) If YOU are prevented from smoking in that same room, YOU are the only person who is personally affected
...justify to me, in any way other than a purely selfish one, why smoking should still be allowed in enclosed public spaces where non-smokers are present.
I have absolutely no problem with anyone smoking. It's your choice. I just don't see why I should have to deal with the consequences.
I await your responses with interest, but not a great deal of hope.
Oh for pity's sake. I didn't say "all smokers are selfish", did I? I asked it as a question.
Why not try giving me a straight answer and stop hiding behind semantics.
5 Answers
- morriginLv 41 decade agoFavorite Answer
I think they are but I've seen family members die of lung cancer from their own refusal to quit smoking - none of my business smokers will say to me but I was dragged through each and every one of those long death's too and that is an awful thing to do to your loved ones.
- Marvin RLv 71 decade ago
have a problem when anyone classes the word " all " in front of any classification. there are several smokers I know who are considerate and will not smoke when non - smokers are around -- some even in their own homes. feel most smokers are aware they need to obey the laws as set up by the government and / or the establishment they frequent. some may complain but when in Rome they will do as the Romans do.
- 1 decade ago
I would say smokers are selfish as they smoke in public places they dont consider about other people and what life changing things they could cause to those people e.g cancer many people get cancer from second hand smoke.
So my final answer is that smokers actually are killing people slowly but they dont even realise that...
- MezmareldaLv 61 decade ago
No only non smokers. See how easy it is to pit one group against another? Republicans do it all the time. It's actually fun.\, and you can make money off it too !
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- Anonymous1 decade ago
I smoke outside. I dont even smoke inside my own house. I do however appreciate the fact that you make the claim all smokers are selfish.
You are a jerk.
