That is exactly what they want you to feel. You, and many other smokers, have to understand one thing, if it is not clear yet. The health cartel has declared WAR on us, with all means possible. And war means destruction , elimination - or surrender . Whether they realise it or not, your harassers are a tool of the antismoking cartel , and its propaganda of lies.
Psychological warfare is the first weapon used in a war, and among the most lethal ones.
Succumb now, do what they tell you to do because you are intimidated , and you will lower your self-esteem to their level. Janet, one thing is to change because YOU want it, another is to change to fit in . You can publish this letter on your website or not, it does not matter to me. I work for a healthcare company which has instituted a no smoking policy for all new employees. Those smokers who are already employed are being encouraged to participate in a smoke-free program which will pay us one thousand dollars if we are successful in quitting for a period of a year.