Quote Originally Posted by 597 View Post
Reading this thread reminds me of an interview in the movie supersize me that reminded me of the double standards in America. The guy stated that its socially acceptable to tell people smoking will kill you and is bad for you and that you shouldn't smoke. But its not ok to tell someone there fat, and that eating a lot will kill you and cause a heart attack. And yet he mentions that obesity is the number one cause of health related problems and deaths in America, far more than smoking.
A very popular local radio personality was interviewing a gubernatorial candidate recently (KF). Both smoke cigars. KF will soon have his own label in some humidors (supposedly rolled by the Oliveros Bros). Anyway, KF stated "on the air" that he was certain that cigar smoking is good for you. That the stress relieving benefits of smoking a cigar (no inhaling) outweigh the risks of cancer, heart disease, etc.

I really don't believe KF but I will say that after a stressful day at the office I sure do look forward to selecting a stog and kicking back for an hour to unwind. Works for me.