Michelle Harper

My husband and I both smoke, and have since we were very young......I think the health part has alot to do with the way you look at it, I believe what you believe affects how you are affected by things.  We have been taught that tobacco(plain tobacco)  is sacred, and carries  prayers to the creator.  We do not smoke mainstream brand cigerettes, only 100% tobacco.....we think that the chemicals that are added to the tobacco, are what are most addicting & harmful.  And we choose not to give money to the cigerette compnaies that put chemicals in their tobacco.  But I've thought alot on this topic, and I tend to think also that there are many other factors contributing to lunge cancer, which are purposefully not being looked at close enough.  The pollution that cars & trucks make in our cities everyday, must have an effect on the lungs, and no-one is about to say quit driving..they aren't even going to suggest that this may CAUSE lung cancer.  How about the pollutants of many businesses.and products.you see the the clouds of chemical smoke going into the air, but are we stopping it?? People use paints, and cleaning supplies that have harmful chemicals to the lungs, everyday. The war on tobacco companies is all about money...the facts, and tests are propaganda for one side or the other in my opinion...if.you inflict any extreme ammount of any constituant on any thing for a duration of time, and it will become toxic...High levels , and extremes are toxic of any one thing..vitamins, Minerals nutrients, Our bodies are made as such we need a variety of different things at different stages and times(in my opinion)  Everything in Moderation.... It is not the tobacco itself that is the culprit of lung cancer, in my opinion. I am not saying that high levels of nicotine on an already weak lung will not affect it, surely it will. I think if one leads an overall healthy life, that this is very important & this demonstrates respect for oneself, and the environment, but when it comes down to it, when the time comes , the time comes, whether you've been a smoker or not.  I do not think, personally that any death is before it's time, whatever the cause, and I'am not dismmissing the pain caused by losing  a loved one.... , and mean deeply not to offend anyone who has lost a family member whose autopsy stated lung cancer as the cause, Many Blessings to you, and may they be in peace.....but I think the best thing to suggest if you want to quit smoking is to either just STOP...or at least switch to an all organic tobacco, with no chemicals or additives, at least you will be more likely to quit when you are ready, and won't be contributing hard earned dollars to a company you do not believe or trust in.  Just my 2 cents.......Totally NOT intending to make anyone mad, or insult anyone else's beliefs on this one.  I also believe we all have a right to our place in the mind, meaning, I respect others to have the beliefs they have, and to be at the stage in life they are in.  Everything is in it's place, and everything is in transition.  But lastly, I do believe all plants, including tobacco to be Sacred, a gift from the Earth MOther..and Tobacco particularly to be a Sacred plant , whose smoke carries our prayers to the Spirit world......I do not support BIg Tobacco COmpanies, or any other Large Corporate Entity.  Many Blessings in fullfilling that which you want for yourself.  Michelle*