So what niggles in my mind though....they pushed smoking on the masses making it seem glamorous and/or rugged. Then...all of a sudden it's evil and the cause of lung cancer and other issues. Sooo....even though information is stating that nicotine and tobacco are both anti-parasitic...or WERE perhaps way back maybe? But NOW...who knows what else they are putting in WITH it??? So...Did they lace the cigarettes with parasites to cause the cancer to cause more medical/pharmaceutical dependence? Looking back...isn't it really just the 20th and 21st century that has dealt with the lung cancer from smoking tobacco? Look at other cultures that tobacco is a huge part of their lifestyle/ceremonies, etc...I've not heard of them suffering nearly as much with lung and other cancers. These are all just things that niggle in my mind.

And mine also. I'm getting to where everything is a conspiracy, and I don't like living with so much distrust. AND....I quit smoking 12 years ago, but still miss it. Lots of health issues and chronic pain...I miss the calming effect. Oh well, right?