For killing its customers. (and smokers, for playing along)
Cigarette smoking is the preeminent source of preventable premature deaths in the world. Smoking-related diseases cause four hundred and forty thousand American deaths each year and cost the U.S. more than $150 billion annually in health care. Cigarette smoke contains at least forty-eight hundred chemicals, sixty-nine of which are known to cause cancer… yada, yada, yada… B-O-R-I-N-G! We already know! Jesus, can we just move forward?
Yes, cigarettes are bad for you. Yes, the tobacco companies lied. Yes, they ruined it for everybody. Yes, they are going to hell. Of course they are to blame for countless deaths, stinky breath, yellow teeth, and streets littered with butts. The only question is: Why are people still smoking? Aside from the fact that you look so cool blowing smoke like a dragon, what’s the thrill? What is it? WHAT? Rebellion? Relaxation? I used to smoke to alleviate stress and to escape for a few minutes at work, but I wised up and quit. What’s your status? Are you a “lifer,” or are you just an unsuccessful quitter?
It’s easy to blame “Big Tobacco” for promoting a deadly product. But that time is over. Accept the facts: Smoking is bad for you and we all know it. So now, it’s your fault if you still smoke. If you want to quit, help is available. Get some and do it!
And by the way, if you ever hear someone say they can’t quit because they’re too addicted, it’s bullshit. Yes, it is difficult to quit smoking. Some even claim it’s more addictive than heroin. Well, have you ever seen someone detox from heroin? I can assure you, it entails a lot more than a few headaches and being a little irritable. If you want to quit, stop being a baby and throw away the coffin nails. Your loved ones will gladly stand beside you all the way (especially after you quit, because then you won’t stink nearly as much).