I’ve had a lot of ideas for this “coalition.” I really wasn’t sure what avenue I would like to talk about. There are so many different aspects of smoking that can be discussed. The illegalisation of cigarettes is why I initially thought of this domain. I am a cigarette smoker, and feel like we as smokers are getting snuffed out. Don’t get me wrong, I don’t want to kill you with my second hand smoke. Or cause you poor health as you get older. I would like to be able to enjoy my cigarette though.
Taking it outside, a popular slogan before it became hard to smoke on others properties and in the general public in some cases, is something I’ve done for years. I actually used to go to the bar during the winter just to be able to enjoy a cigarette indoors, a luxury I won’t be able to do again with the current laws.
As I’ve come to realize, there are a lot of people who share the same concerns that I have with restricting a persons choice to smoke a cigarette. Other people are concerned about legalizing marijuanna or stopping the witch hunt for illegalising k2 and other similar “pot-pourri’s” My main concern is the driving force of other groups and individuals that feel like they need to impose rules and laws on what we consume or put in our bodies. Is it the “mother” or “father” in them? Are they really just looking out for me and my well being? There are many people who simply ARE just concerned with my well being and health. I would hope those same people would stand beside us in support of our rights to make that decision for ourselves.
Hookah’s are a nice alternative to smoking. I still wanted to have a cigarette when I was done, but I could see where it may even be a way to stop smoking cigarettes and breaking that dependence on nicotine.
Another smoker that I spoke with when buying this domain said he didn’t want to get involved because a future employer may look at this as something bad, especially if I spoke of marijuanna and being in favor of legalizing it. I wondered at the time, if that is what we are groomed to believe. Speak out and say what you want and you will be penalized by not having a job, or not being able to support your family, or being a social outcast. That’s really the moment I made my decision, If I don’t say anything who will? And if I don’t raise the question and take a stand who will?
After saying all that, and thinking about it for several months, it seems clear that all forms of smoking should be discussed here. I should speak of marijuanna and reasons to have it legalized for medicinal purposes as well as for recreational use. Taking into account the negatives as well (if there are any) and discuss them as well.
Maybe some of these same ideas have crossed your mind, or you think “I can’t do anything about it anyway.” Or you are one of the people or groups who will benefit from controlling my decisions through laws and restrictions. Maybe you are just someone who came along and found this to be interesting and would like to find out different points of views other than your own. Whatever your motive or interest, welcome to the coalition and step up to the plate and leave a comment on where you stand, and how you feel about it.
If we can’t discuss it, and come to a common ground on all the matters at hand. We fail ourselves. We fail our existence, and we repeat history. Controlling other human beings choices isn’t the answer.
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