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+1 Yeah ..... we keepin' those chicks at bay

Anticipation is usually worse than the reality when it actually happens Same as when we quit smoking ?

I heard it was really bad. People running for their lives and jumping into the ocean just to escape the flames that were about to overcome them. That's scary! Prayers for those who survived and hope that those injured heal quickly. Also, Condolences to family of Jullianna Kozis, 10 year old Greek girl murdered in cold blood by deranged youth on a shooting rampage Sunday night in Greek-Town (Toronto) while having ice cream with her parents at a restaurant. RIP Sweet Angel

Nope! Gotta go shovel - no time to smoke!

This is why I say Australia is ahead of the curve on this kind of good stuff! At least somebody is getting it right. Hey; it might not be the complete solution but it certainly can't hurt and will likely make some stop and think at least. Kids will learn about or be exposed to all this stuff on the street at some point so why not get to them first and give them some factual information that is age appropriate and understandable to their age group.

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Hey Gordo That 5 month quit is looking fabulous! Nice job. Let's celebrate with 5 beers! Here, I'll open 'em up for ya!

Outlawing it is without question a waste of time and in fact glorifies it to a degree. Look at prohibition in the 1920's. That was a boon to organized crime and didn't stop people from drinking when they really wanted to. I still say education about smoking and how it really is a powerful life long addiction is the best way to reduce numbers of kids starting. I know I learned a lot of things I really didn't know when I arrived at sites like this and other quit smoking boards. Mind you, I was a very willing student by that time. I also think cost is a big motivator. If these things cost kids a fortune, they either have to get them from the black market or go without. That's where I think Australia is way ahead of the rest of us. They are banging the cost up unabashedly!

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Great to hear Cbdave! No smokers in both families is 100% what we all are hoping to achieve. Come to think of it, there are no smokers in my immediate family any longer either so - cheers to that too

9 Months quit is fabulous GITW! You should be very proud of reaching the 3/4 year milestone, especially after what you have been through recently. We all salute you! Be sure to give yourself a treat of some kind in recognition of this accomplishment.

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4 Years Quit ..................... OMG! Wonderful accomplishment SanDar

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I'm with J5 - I don't smoke anymore either! NOPE!

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