Smoking.

As a smoker myself, i don't find the topic of smoking problematic. Iv been an on/off smoker since the age of twelve. Contrary to stereotype and belief this was through my own choice, not due to peer pressure. People around me, my mother and grandparents have always smoked, so i could never see and problem with it. There was always something quite 'glamorous' and 'attractive' about smoking. This is because of the media's consistent coverage of celebrity's actions. This is appealing to many young people. Seeing your idol smoking, and looking so glamorous is almost encouraging to young people. For years and years, main characters in films, particularly female characters have been depicted with a cigarette in their mouth. This does make people think that it is perhaps OK to smoke. Of course it is OK, as long as it is your own choice.

Nobody can stop you.

The smoking ban, which was introduced on the 1st July 2007 was never a problem for me. The notion that people could go out for a meal, or even go clubbing and to return home without with the familiar stench of smoke in the hair and clothes is great.

http://www.smokefreeengland.co.uk/

It is important to understand the health risks associated with smoking. Some may say that it is abuse to the body. But people choose to smoke. whether it is through mind numbing addiction, or just fancying a fag! No amount of health risks, warnings, price rises or packet labelling will ever completely stop smoking. It certainly wont stop me.

As a response to, http://http://c-beingbad.blogspot.com/. I never really noticed the image of the two cigarettes burning. But since you have mentioned it, it seems obvious. The idea that two burning cigarettes symbolise burning love and passion, and that the lips are used to smoke is somewhat sensual.