Smoker refused treatment.

[Denethorn]

I'm a patriot. I like giving money to my country. I see booze and cigarettes as the most effective way to do this.

Okay I joke, but as mentioned by atleast two people already in this thread, smokers pay a motherload of tax. It's the one argument against smokers that really galls me. Yes I know it stinks, it's filthy, bad for those around you, unattractive, destroys your health, highly addictive and a drain on your wallet. But to say smokers are dragging down the health service, gah. Its the ultimate conspiracy theory, the government doesn't really want us to stop puffing on our happy sticks since it keeps the NHS afloat. Yes its lies but its a nice thing to remember, especially when you're being refused treatment when you contribute more than your fair share in tax and probably should receive VIP treatment in hospitals.

This thread and some of its responses exemplifies the indoctrination of anti-smoking campaigns. That man has every right to receive treatment; yes doctors can recommend or offer assistance for him to quit, but he's spent a life time paying taxes in general and given up more of his income to cover his taboo habit.