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mikethompson

mikethompson

Lifer
Jun 26, 2016
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Thought some of you guys might enjoy this read
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"The Viennese believe that they are something super-special and smoking is a very strong part of culture
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With someone with both Austrian roots and family, yes the Viennese are a breed apart. I agree with pipe smoking being a part of the culture though. Lots of great Austrian carvers through the years, and we did give the world Meerschaum :D

 
deathmetal

deathmetal

Lifer
Jul 21, 2015
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I have to agree heartily with your comments. Pipe smoking is part of culture. Also, the point is society is not to make everyone conform, but to cut down on destructive behaviors while increasing constructive ones. Pipe and cigar smoking is not as destructive as people think, and more constructive than they will acknowledge.

 
jazz

jazz

Part of the Furniture Now
Feb 17, 2014
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Wow, giving people the freedom to choose. Imagine that. I used to live in a country like that.

 
perdurabo

perdurabo

Lifer
Jun 3, 2015
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Wow, And this coming from one of those Happiest places in the world.
This article is filled with hyperbole, right there from the beginning.
Choice is better than absolutely no choice.

 
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