I'm old enough (lived long enough) that I've heard and seen EVERY single possible argument related to smoking, both pro and con. I've put four friends in the ground who died from smoking. I've read every posting on this thread so far, and I read nothing new.

I do not believe it's possible to change the mind of a smoker from the "outside." Something must impact them from the "inside" to get them to stop the habit. And they can if they choose.

I arrived at a VERY simple solution that has worked for me for the last 15 years. If I am invited to perform, or to attend, at a place where smoking is allowed, I simply say "NO."

CHEERS, Bob