Since the July 1 smoking ban I have made several haphazard efforts to give up smoking.
The ban, which I disapproved of on libertarian grounds, has proved to be pretty handy in practical terms. My fear that I would no longer be able to enjoy drink without a cigarette proved to be utterly groundless. With no one smoking around me I felt little inclination to smoke myself, especially if that meant standing outside in last month's downpours.
I also imposed a ban on smoking in my office, despite being convinced I would be unable to work without a cigarette smouldering beside me. My heart wasn't in it: every so often I would sneak outside the back door and grab a couple of drags. But I think that, thanks to bloke who goes by the name of Ghetto Science Guy, I am finally and wholly committed to giving up what must be the dumbest and least giving and forgiving of all drugs. Ghetto Science Guy performs an experiment using two cigarettes and a piece of tissue paper. The results are revolting and extremely disturbing. I have seen one-hour documentaries that make bigger and more sweeping points about tobacco. But I have never been remotely affected by them. This for some reason hit me right where it matters, in the heart. I urge anyone attempting to give up to watch it. By the way pretty soon Ghetto Science Guy will be launching his own website at www.ghettoscience.com to use his knowledge and slacker style to explain other health issues, in doubtless forthright and shocking terms.
Can't wait to see him on trans fats.
