1869: Noted

[OLDPPL]

Originally Posted by seamus

We probably should ban it, but that doesn't work out all that well.

It's a combination of Big Tobacco's campaign contributions and the ability of PR firms to spin cig smoking into a 'personal choice' It gets tied to personal freedom. Nicotine is a stimulant. It could be argued that it spurs creativity but there si plenty of other ways to use it. Electronic cigs and gum being among them.

[DJQuad]

Originally Posted by OLDPPL

Nicotine is a stimulant.

Nicotine is one of those drugs that acts as both a stimulant and a depressant. Nerd term alert: it's what's called a biphasic drug. That's in part is why it's so hard to quit.

[Edward's Screen Name]

Great show! I really enjoy Varnardo as a guest. His trumpet laugh is endearing.