I agree totally. My Brother John, died of lung cancer at 47--the last two years were hell for him. The knowledge was out there--smoking kills.

Now my favorite male cousin has been smoking for 35 of his 50 years. He saw what John went thru--and he persists. He has the most terrible cough. He almost took my head off when I said: "You sound just like John when you cough.Please quit." I will never bring it up again. I refuse to cry over a fool.

They both had personal problems which were time consuming & seemed unresolvable. My conclusion is that they want(ed) out!

I smoked 2 packs daily & when it was hinted that they'd do you in...I just quit cold. Never looked back. I think everyone can do it--unless there is death wish lurking.