Do you smoke?
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That's wonderful, you have no idea how much cleaner your lungs and livers are than mine.
I'm pretty sure there are handful of addictives in soda besides caffeine, I have friends who drink soda more than water.
I've never heard of splenda, a sweetener as I understand. Is it controversial or something?
scootsy
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sorry i was being facetious.. doesn't work well in text. splenda was developed as a sweetener for diabetics, but big corporations have simply run rampant with it. there are supposed links to cancer, or even causing diabetes, but that's because it was not developed to be consumed in large quantities (as it is currently being used). it was originally supposed to allow diabetics who cannot have any sugar to be able to consume sweets. in moderation, it's good/ok.
addictionary
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Amazing city, isn't it? Especially the sight of the dome of St. Peter's in sunset. Been there with my wife last Autumn. Great memories.
No problem, thanks for the explaining. I read a few things about it since you've mentioned it. Jazzfanz triggers to learn things, goody!
[video=vimeo;56039083]https://vimeo.com/56039083
So you still don't believe it can ruin a day of a person who really hates it?
Sure, and I think they need to grow up and deal with it rather than trying to put their irrational problems on other people.
Now it's irrational.
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The city definitely requires exploration.
addictionary
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To let the mere scent of smoke ruin your day? Yes.
There are hundreds of small things that can ruin your day and they are individualistic. You not having it doesn't mean other people can't have nor they are irrational.
Okay, sorry that saying irrational got under your skin. But I have my own things like that. I try to understand that it's not the other person's issue, it's mine. See the pet peeve thread for more info.
That's a great argument if you want to end all regulations. It's less effective in persuading those who think regulation has a time and place.
You're already taxed for the cigar? Why not the steak (depending on the cut, of course)?
OK, I don't want to argue it anymore either although I... No never mind.
The bigger thing is... I still can't believe you called me a prick. It was a bluff man, and you called it. I would never call you a prick.
People are fundamentally irrational. It's basic human nature. Allowing the whiff of smoke to ruin your day is not particularly more irrational than the notion that if you smoke and it bothers someone else, you have no ethical obligation to change your behavior.
I love you man. It didn't feel right but I'm always up for a good game of brinksmanship.