>> And 2 out of 3 of them died from causes unrelated to smoking. I mean, OK, 2 thirds didn't die from smoking. But 1 third DID. So basically you're saying that

>> And 2 out of 3 of them died from causes unrelated to smoking. I mean, OK, 2 thirds didn't die from smoking. But 1 third DID. So basically you're saying that since smoking only killed one-in-three, it somehow wasn't the big deal people made it out to be? And that's -before- we discuss the non-fatal health issues of the other 2 thirds? Or the health issues of non-smokers exposed to second hand smoke. I remember the 80's. Smoke everywhere, all the time. On planes, trains, busses - in restaurants, pubs, offices. I do not miss that. 1 in 3 died. Troops landing on D-Day had better odds of survival.