One can choose to smoke if they wish, but ignorance is not bliss. If one has any doubts as to the healthiness of smoking, just look at a picture of a smoker's lung. It's charred black and shrivled like a prune. Now compare that with a non-smoker's lung who breath's a little bit of smog and you'll see the difference. There is no doubt in any reasonable person's mind that smoking is bad for you. It's up to you to decide if you care or not. p.s. duesentrieb, screw the contraversy. Always say what's on your mind. You may take a few insults, but at least you get respect.