Pen,
Each generation laid the foundation for future generations, and although each has tried to pass on the lessons learned, perhaps the right people didn't get the message.
Each generation has fought their own war, elected their own leaders, and battled their own demons. I believe it was in the late 60's when the US Surgeon General determined that smoking was harmful. Forty years later...yes, fewer smokers, but now we legislate to protect people from themselves and their choices! Did anyone quit smoking in the 60's when the warnings began? or the 70's? (Does anyone have any stats?) Our naivete died in the sixties and our idealism was reborn in the 70's. Have we made inroads into the bad or illegal habits of many? At what cost?
The 60's were exciting, turbulent, and conflicting. I am glad I witnessed all of it! The stories live on in the music, and the music never dies.
Nance
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B]2/14/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 191
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 5,730
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $926.35
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 26 [B]Hrs:[/B] 16 [B]Mins:[/B] 25 [B]Seconds:[/B] 38