Poor People Should Not Have Pets?

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Originally Posted by SisterBlue

What I always wonder (as a 36 year old who has never smoked a cigarette) is what makes someone think "I think I'll start smoking today! THAT seems like a good idea and will have a positive impact on my life!"

I mean, it's not like we don't know how unhealthy it is. And how much it will cost. And how hard it is to quit. And that if you never start smoking to begin with, you never have to worry about quitting. But yet so many people light that "first cigarette" every day and end up addicted.

I'm totally not meaning to say this judgementally in any way - I'm purely curious. My hubby smokes a pack a day and can't really answer my question either. :)

I completely understand how hard it is to quit - I watched my mom struggle with it my whole life, and now my husband. What I honestly don't get is, knowing all these things, why anyone would start smoking in the first place?

-SB

I was in a public school where we had a LOT of anti smoking programs, too. I really don't have an answer, I wish I had NOT started, and it makes me sad a lot of times, because I have to stop what I'm doing to go and smoke.. because i was starting to feel anxious or whatever.

I think it should be illegal, and they should make pot legal. I also think alcohol should be prohibited because it's such a nasty substance!!

wow this has gone off topic, sorry!

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Where did my comment go?

[MusicalFeathers]

Originally Posted by SissyCool

Well, what I would like to say is to landlords.
I have pets and I rent. When I have to find a new place to rent, I get told that they either don't allow pets at all, or I have to pay some ridiculous pet deposit (nonrefundable) PER PET! BUT...they allow children.
I have pets...I have children. Small children are WAY more destructive than almost any pet! I KNOW! LOL

I have been looking for rental properties lately since we are contemplating on moving and hardly any of these nice homes will allow pets...it is so frustrating. And the monthly payments are ridiculous. Ugh....

I definitely think like most of us said, once you can afford to care for your pet and at least meet their needs, poor or not...that is what counts. Some rich people probably don't take care of their pets like more average folks do.

If the cost of cigarettes are taking away from the care of your pet, I think that is an issue. But if you smoke and the cost doesn't significantly affect your pet's life, then go ahead.

I am not encouraging smokers but all smokers know the possible consequences so those that have made the choice, just do it away from others and always consider quitting....!