| For the past 40 or so years, we have all known the | | | | to remind us all of the dangers of smoking. We need |
| dangers that are associated with cigarettes. With all | | | | to hear it daily so that smokers will finally understand |
| that we know, don't you think it's finally time to stop | | | | that they are slowly killing themselves in the guise of |
| smoking America? | | | | making themselves feel better. |
| You know you should quit. You know all the dangers | | | | Do yourself a favor. Take your cigarettes, get out of |
| and diseases that you can contract if you continue to | | | | the chair now, and throw them away. Go ahead, do it! |
| smoke. There is no need to rehash them as they have | | | | Make the decision to become smoke free. Make the |
| been preached by the medical community for | | | | decision to live a longer life. The only way you will |
| decades. You also know all the long term health | | | | accomplish this is by no longer smoking. With the many |
| benefits of quitting. | | | | programs that are now in place, both online and off, |
| The question should now be: Are you finally ready to | | | | you should be able to find one that is right for you. |
| throw away those cigarettes for good and stop being | | | | Sure, the road may become difficult at times. No one |
| a prisoner to nicotine? | | | | ever said that breaking an addiction would be easy. If |
| What usually prevents most smokers from quitting is | | | | needed, enlist the support of family members and |
| the fear of the unknown. You most likely have heard | | | | friends. Reward yourself periodically for staying smoke |
| stories of the all the withdrawal symptoms you will | | | | free. |
| experience. Yes, you will have withdrawal. Remember, | | | | If you need further motivation to stay smoke free, think |
| smoking is an addiction. Your body will crave the | | | | of the days that you will start adding back to your life |
| nicotine that you have been feeding it for years. But | | | | when you quit. Think of the additional time you will |
| be assured that it's only temporary. | | | | have with your family. |
| It would be nice if the cry, "Stop Smoking America!" | | | | Maybe what should be said instead of Stop Smoking |
| was emblazoned across billboard across the country | | | | America, is stop smoking everybody! |