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I Agree
Hi John. Thanks again for the information. I have done extensive research on tobacco addiction as well and agree with your findings. Dependency in any form is slavery, and slavery is exactly what macrobiotics is NOT about.
Recently it was reported in the local newspapers that people who work in bars and restaurants that allow smoking have up to 5 times the rate of cancer than people who work in other establishments -- regardless if they smoke or not. So second hand smoke is becomming just as deadly as first-hand smoke.
My greatest concern is for the innocent children who live with parents that smoke and can do nothing about it. My youngest daughter works both as a waitress and bar tender which concerns me as well but she couldn't care less. Kidz! I would be really distraught if got bit by the cancer bug.
How do you feel about the recent smoking bans in some of the bars and eating establishments in some of the major cities? Should WE be controlling what consenting adults want? Is it too much government interference? It appears from the start that most of these businesses have not been hurt by the bans.
I gotta run and probably won't be posting here as frequently as I did when I was the moderator. I'll check back here in a week or so to see whats going on. By the way, someone by the name of Sherry posted here about a week ago looking for information on ways to decrease her heightened sensitivity to smells after quitting cigarettes. These smells were making her nauseous. Beside having her drink hot ginger tea (perhaps with a little honey or rice syrup) for a short time, what woould you recommend to her (and others with the same question).
In peace, Roy
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