(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); So I’m 18 years old, I go to work (like most people my age) and I enjoy smoking cigarettes – However I am treated like the anti-Christ wherever I go because of my habit, there is always one person who looks down upon you for smoking in a public place such as a tram stop - It’s open-air but they still think the smoke is going to whisk into their lungs.

So I thought I would ask, what are your opinions on smokers in general?

In general, I think smoking cigarettes is foolish. Everyone knows the damages it can do to your body, and on top that.. what a waste of money.

It may be a hard habit to break, but it can and should be done. As far as second hand smoke, stay about 5-6 feet away from me and I could care less. It's your body, you do what you want. But don't blow it in my face or smoke in the car. I don't want to smell like cigarettes.

Other than that, I don't have a problem with it. :y:

I do think you should decide to break your habit though. Smoking weed isn't exactly a better decision either. There is nothing better than being healthy. Go out and run, or go to the gym. You'll be glad you made the switch.

I have the same thoughts. Also, there is not one single perk for smoking; unlike say alcohol and weed. I'm not saying alcohol and weed (especially) are good because in most cases it is illegal and foolish. But they have their little perks that may help someone overcome stress or even a disease like glaucoma, on the other hand I think smoking is just 99% stupid, I don't have a big problem with it, but there is really no good reason to smoke cigarettes. And on second hand smoke: I think it is bad so smoke in front of infants and kids just in general out of respect for what their parents may think.

In France about 1 person out of two (17-25yo) smokes, it looks like in the US, you guys don't have as many smokers, that's a good thing !

In all honesty, I prefer smoking places where they are permitted and away from public.

Smoking is terrible for you, and second hand smoke is just as bad.

Im against smoking. I've seen people in my family get cancer from it so I'm not going anywhere near them. It's not worth the money or the time to smoke. Also, you put other innocent people in danger. It's your choice if you do it, but don't make your choice hurt others by smoking next to them.

Smoking cigarettes ruins lungs, however marijuana can be vaporized to help avoid carcinogens from forming lung cancer. So yeah smoking in my opinion is foolish.

I would say uhhh... Smoking is bad, mkay..

Personally, if it was just walking on by or something I don't mind, if I ended up being in a closed space with someone and had to breath it in, now I would have an issue.