But I bet very few people would actually chose to start smoke as adults if they hadn't already been addicted as a child.

I bet you're right about that, Bagpuss! I never tried alcohol till I was almost 18, and when I did it made me puke. I found the taste, the smell and the effects of alcohol totally revolting. Consequently I've never liked alcohol, and I still don't drink.

I don't like it when people inflict their smoke on me in enclosed spaces. So I make it a point to "do unto others ..." It's a lot better for me, and for them.

daylia