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Smoking Ads in City Spark Lawsuit

You've probably seen the ads in stores throughout Manhattan. The ads that speak about the dangers of smoking. Well it seems the tobacco companies don't like it because the ads are causing their customers to think twice about lighting up, and thus the tobacco companies are losing business.

You can read more about it here:

http://www.ny1.com/content/top_stories/119769/city-smoking-ads-spark-new-lawsuit

I had some input regarding these ads. I am also getting ready to put up a site to help people stop smoking.

Have you seen the ads?
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ajadedidealist
ajadedidealist 2yrs+
But surely everyone knows smoking is bad for you! How is this news?
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uptowngirl
uptowngirl 2yrs+
@hhusted more than the store ads its those anti-smoking TV ads that creep me out..
this one in particular.. it makes me cry every time.. You tube has the Aussie version but the American version has aired often enough on TV..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SfAxUpeVhCg
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JenMac
JenMac 2yrs+
Half the people I know smoke. But, it kinda seems like a young person thing.
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Uraniumfish
Uraniumfish 2yrs+
Lots of people I know smoke, and I'm always surprised when they disappear off for a cigarette break. I had associated smoking incessantly with Europe but it seems lots of NYers have this dirty little habit.
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NeverSleeps
NeverSleeps 2yrs+
I hate those smoking things that advertise tooth decay... apparently bodegas that sell cigs have to put them up or they get fined.

@JenMac It's a young person thing, until you become an old person still addicted to them.
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Uraniumfish
Uraniumfish 2yrs+
@NeverSleeps And then it just loses its edge.
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NeverSleeps
NeverSleeps 2yrs+
Ugh... I quit.
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DBlack
DBlack 2yrs+
I smoked when I lived in France. And I'm sure glad that's behind me. I agree that old people smoking is totally unappealing and wouldn't want to be one of those people.
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JenMac
JenMac 2yrs+
I read Allen Carr's The Easy Way to Quit Smoking and I actually quit before I finished the book. It's weird, but it must be totally true: the addiction is completely psychological. Your body hardly notices when you put down the cigs (addiction-wise).
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hhusted
hhusted 2yrs+
@Everybody: People who smoke do it because they are addicted to it. If they would face reality and understand what smoking does to their insides, perhaps they will stop smoking. My father nearly died from smoking. I had friends who developed lung cancer from smoking. Anyone who uses excuses for not wanting to stop are either ignorant or just so addicted to it that they refuse to quit.
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hhusted
hhusted 2yrs+
As for young people, tobacco companies do target young ones because they are easily influenced.
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hhusted
hhusted 2yrs+
@Uptowngirl and @Uraniumfish: I dated a woman who smoked and hated it. I never dated her again. I can't stand the smell of smoke on anyone's breath. If you want to kill yourself, do it. But at least use a breath mint before talking to me.
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NeverSleeps
NeverSleeps 2yrs+
I've made out with my share of nonsmokers. It's not a deal breaker for everyone. But thanks, guys, for comparing me to an ashtray :)

I quit! Tomorrow.
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