Smoking Sucks And Kills!

Less than a week ago, I had a small scare when the place I'm currently living filled up with smoke.  When it happened, I had no idea what was causing it, but was determined to get to the bottom of it.  As, I walked through the place, I feared the cause was a still-lit cigarette or a small fire, but the cause was a pot left on a stove unattended.  It was an honest to god accident, but it made the the place and my clothes reek, making me realize smoking just sucks.

I wonder why smoking is considered cool or necessary by so many people?  Is it because they just stand around holding a cigarette or what?  I understand the need to be cool when you're young, or "light" up when you're stressed, but cigarette's aren't cool, and they actually harm you more with the nicotine and tobacco in it, which can lead to many long term diseases.  Sure, it provides temporary relief and can be social, but it comes at a terrible price.

Now, I admit that it may be wrong to make such a judgment on something I've never tried before, but I don't need to try something that might kill me.  I've seen the ads, and I have family and friends who have been affected by cigarette smoking firsthand.  It's not a pretty sight, which is why I'm telling people not to smoke.  Don't just think about now, think about the future.  You do it already with school, so why not your health?