Smoking

To add a little perspective to this, for the non or never have smokers, try giving up something that you are addicted to, like cars.
We all have vices, be it smoking, drinking, collecting antiques, cars, the love of money, workaholism, junk food, sex, computers, fitness, drugs, music, fitness, politics..... you name it.
You can argue 5000 points against any obsession/addiction in your point of view if it doesn't jive with the way you feel about it.
It boils down to a personal choice and it's up to you to choose your vice(s).
I personally do not pass judgement on people weither they are overweight, smokers, drug addicts, alcoholics, workaholics, gay, bible thumpers, money mongers, etc. etc. etc.
Give the person a break, and look at yourself before you judge others.
Is there an unhealthy habit or obsession that you need to give up?
It just might be nagging and nit-picking others for their vices and when it all comes down to it, are you any better than them? really? or is it just different?
What does it look like in other people's perspective?
For example, we are on a site that specifically caters to a-body mopars, do you think that you are addicted to these cars and this website?
Of course we are, we all spend a lot of time and energy working on and thinking about these cars let alone the money it takes!
To some it's a waste of time, money and energy to be on here and talk about these cars, think about them constantly, spend money on them for the thrill it gives us and a LOT of people don't understand this.
This is addiction in it's purest form.
Agreed?
Then don't put down other people for their addictions unless you really understand addiction.
Try this.
Quit cars, because someone says it's not good for you, and comes up with valid reasons. Quit for a-bodies only (this site) forever because someone says it's not good for you. No car mags, car shows, car shows on t.v. nothing.
Cold turkey.
I challenge you.
It's the same as smoking, believe me.
Withdrawls, doubt, nervousness, anxiety, sneaking in private, and finally submission will ensue over and over again until you are so confused you want to scream!
It's not as simple as it seems is it?
Food for thought.
End of rant.
Tom (aka Dartnut)