In a country where cigarettes are responsible for one in five deaths, we don't want Obama to be one of them!

Please stop smoking Obama

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President-Elect Barack Obama
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Mr. Obama has admitted to falling off the wagon several times. We'd like him to set an example by quitting the stinky habit completely!

Mr. Obama has admitted to falling off the wagon several times. We'd like him to set an example by quitting the stinky habit completely!

We the undersigned don't want our President-Elect to be among the one in five Americans to die of smoking-related causes. We need you to help lead this great nation and to show all smokers (and non-smokers for that matter) that there's no bad habit too difficult to quit!

Thank you for taking the time to consider our plea - and your health.
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# 248:
9:34 am PST, Nov 2, Tabitha Johnson, Canada
Obama stop smokin and I luv justin bieber

Because justin bieber won't like that and also he needs to be an example

# 247:
11:48 am PST, Nov 1, Name not displayed, Canada
I think you should stop smoking because when teenagers find out you are smoking they could say "oh if the president is smoking, why cant i?" and that could kill them in the future. PLEASE STOP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
# 246:
9:17 pm PDT, Aug 16, Tia M, Illinois
I think Mr. Obama should stop smoking because not only does it kill you eventually, but, it's telling all those people who are inspired by him, that smoking is ok to do. Also, he is telling teenagers to lie (or avoid the truth) with their parents, if they ask if they are smoking.
# 245:
9:16 pm PDT, Aug 16, Name not displayed, Illinois
# 244:
3:55 pm PDT, Aug 4, Name not displayed, Pennsylvania
This is a really important issue. The president needs to set an example for his daughters and for all children -- as well as other adults! -- that smoking is a terrible habit. It is a health risk for all of us when other people smoke.

Smoking is not cool! Our president should not be a smoker, and he shouldn't be engaging in behavior that he has to lie about and hide.

# 243:
10:12 am PDT, Jun 25, Jennie Halen, Sweden
# 242:
12:03 pm PDT, Apr 9, Libby Muir, Indiana
more impact, add a personal comment here

most kids who read this artical about you will ether think that because you smoke that it is ok for them or they are going to loss respect for you.i know that not every body is perfect but i know what is like to have to be around second hand smoke. i am only 14 so i loook up to you and respect you

# 241:
11:59 am PDT, Apr 9, K. Bradley, Indiana
dear mr o by you rsmoking any one who reads the article about you, who smoked for 20 YEARS, might think "hey the president smokes, why can;t i?" you are setting/all ready set a REALLY BAD EXAMPLE for kids all over america, and the WORLD.
# 240:
3:16 am PDT, Mar 20, Name not displayed, United Kingdom
Set an example for the rest of the country and while you are at it - BAN IT ALTOGETHER!
# 239:
1:48 pm PDT, Mar 19, Get a life People, Massachusetts
So what if he smokes, celeberities smoke and you don't see anyone asking them to smoke and you see them more on tv than you do Obama
# 238:
7:39 pm PST, Mar 2, Name not displayed, Maryland
So many people look up to the president. I mean, who doesn't want to be the president when they grow up as a child? Please don't set a bad example by smoking.
# 237:
6:37 am PST, Feb 27, Cody Wendecker, Michigan
# 236:
9:24 am PST, Feb 26, Christian Carver, North Carolina
# 235:
5:16 pm PST, Feb 24, Denise Leigon, Michigan
Please Stop Smoking in public and Private places. My Son is 8 and struggles with Bronchitis Asthma every year. We would like to be able to sit in a restaurant or go in the public with out him having to breath in the deadly smoke that could set him into a pulmonary resesitation.

Please Stop the abuse on children that have to be around the smoking that should be against the law as it is in Canada to smoke near a child. Make it illegal to smoke in public and private places to protect those that don't smoke.

# 234:
8:31 am PST, Feb 24, Karen Carrera, New Jersey
I've had family members die from smoking...my uncle used to smoke and got lung cancer, and then my aunt died from second-hand smoke. Seeing you smoke is upsetting. Smoking only leads to poor health as well as poor hygiene and is difficult to quit but NOT impossible. It can be done. With some strong will power, you can accomplish anything.
# 233:
5:18 am PST, Feb 20, Lisa Miller, Kentucky
# 232:
10:28 am PST, Feb 19, Cathryn Tiffany, Canada
He is sposed to set an amazing example. Most people are going to start looking up to him now. So if kids see him smoking their going to be so young they wont know what to do, which means they will probally start. All my opinion is, is he needs to be a good role model. And smoking is bad for your body. So hes pretty much killing himself and chanceing on killing others
# 231:
8:29 pm PST, Feb 18, Jason Parker Noel, New York
Greetings, I know you don't really smoke. This is a good way to start implementing some more serious "SURGEON GENERAL'S WARNING:" by bringing attention to the problem that is shown to be your own though. My information is attached and assessable to a man in your position. Keep in touch! we should brain storm sometime.. Have a good day, Jason Noel

* Caution: Cigarette Smoking May be Hazardous to Your Health (1966-1970) * Warning: The Surgeon General Has Determined that Cigarette Smoking is Dangerous to Your Health (1970-1985) * SURGEON GENERAL'S WARNING: Smoking Causes Lung Cancer, Heart Disease, Emphysema, And May Complicate Pregnancy. (1985-) * SURGEON GENERAL'S WARNING: Quitting Smoking Now Greatly Reduces Serious Risks to Your Health. (1985-) * SURGEON GENERAL'S WARNING: Smoking By Pregnant Women May Result in Fetal Injury, Premature Birth, And Low Birth Weight. (1985-) * SURGEON GENERAL'S WARNING: Cigarette Smoke Contains Carbon Monoxide. (1985-) ?...* SURGEON GENERAL'S WARNING:(2009-)

# 230:
1:19 pm PST, Feb 18, Name not displayed, New Jersey
# 229:
1:15 pm PST, Feb 18, Name not displayed, Texas
He is a role model for many young kids and adults. He does not need to send them a message that it's ok to smoke!!!
# 228:
11:16 am PST, Feb 18, Shamsa Mangalji, New York
Mr. Obama, smoking will surely affect your health, which will decrease your capacity to lead our country in the best way.

The leader of our country should set a good example for the next generation...Please, stop smoking!

# 227:
6:30 pm PST, Feb 17, Name not displayed, Canada
I think its a good thing to stop cancer it makes your lifestyle healthyer not only for you but everyone around you
# 226:
7:10 am PST, Feb 11, Dave Franklin, Minnesota
For more impact, add a personal comment here

Why do you think Obama should stop smoking? Tell him!

# 225:
3:47 pm PST, Feb 9, Name not displayed, Massachusetts
I think you should quit because everyone in my family smokes and it kills me to see them smoke because i know that they will eventually die faster then they would of old age.My mother,my father,all my aunts,all my uncles, and grandmother.You should quit. I dont mean to be rude or personal or anything i just want you to stop smoking..but.. think about your family.What would it do to your wife and children if you died or got cancer?
# 224:
6:25 pm PST, Feb 8, Name not displayed, Colorado
# 223:
5:31 am PST, Feb 5, Name not displayed, Connecticut
I have several family members who have fought cancer and two have died. My mother died last year due to lung cancer the cause was once again smoking. So many people in the world die each day to Lung Cancer or a Cancer caused by Smoking... So QUIT NOW while you still have a chance.

I believe that everyone has a number and once there number is called it is there time to go. when it comes to smoking you loose your number and when the disease wants to kill you it will. So dont let your family and your two daughters suffer the pain of hearing you cough or not be able to sleep because one day ur number will be called and we want that to be 40-50 years from now not tomorrow.

# 222:
1:16 pm PST, Feb 4, Name not displayed, Ohio
please stop smoking!!! your a role model to a lot of ppl and when they see you smoke they thik " if he can why cant we?" so please for america stop
# 221:
12:26 pm PST, Feb 4, Melanie March, Ohio
Dear Mr.President, You are an amazing man and you have an amazing family. Don't lose them and yourself by smoking. I don't want you to become another statistic in the world. Help yourself and your daughters by setting a good example for them and quit smoking.
# 220:
8:19 am PST, Feb 3, Dakota Davis, Oregon
Dear Mr. President, I like you alot. you have good morals, a good politition, and a good taste in music. I go to redmond high school in oregon and im only 17 years of age. I recently quit smoking because my grandfather got cancer. I started when i was 7 years old. I have been smoking longer than some adults and honestly its kind of scary. i dont want to see the President of the United States go down for the same thing my grandfather is going under for. If you ever do get this i would really appreciate a response. I'm sure you can get ahold of me some how. sincerely, Dakota Davis

Why do you think Obama should stop smoking? Tell him!

# 219:
12:12 pm PST, Feb 2, Adriana Moreno, Utah
# 218:
11:53 am PST, Feb 1, Ashton Muffley, New Jersey
Please stop smoking. So many people lok up to you including me. If we have a role model that smokes we are more likely to smoke. So please quit your habit so that thousands of children will be smoke free too.
# 217:
9:35 am PST, Feb 1, Name not displayed, Canada
It's a truly disgusting habit and Obama is watched by the entire world. I would hate for my children to see such an intelligent man and think that smoking was ok.
# 216:
8:34 am PST, Jan 31, Bismah Haq, Canada
Obama, you have the entire world in your hands right now, with the power to change the lives of billions of people. We are all depending on you to continue to bring hope to a world of despair and we trust you will do what is right and follow your heart.Please stop smoking.
# 215:
11:17 pm PST, Jan 30, Austin Gillian, Canada
Each cigarette will take 5 mins off your life and there is a 50/50 chance that you will live. (TLC)

either way it will impact the country: if u quit most smokers will be influenced to quit to. if u continue and die, people will change their habits even more. think about it.

# 214:
4:52 pm PST, Jan 30, Name not displayed, Massachusetts
I think it's absolutely pathetic that our own president, who's supposed to fix the entire world for us somehow in the next four years, can't quit smoking. I understand in a such thing called addiction, but it should definitely be a priority for the sake of his safety and health.
# 213:
2:42 pm PST, Jan 29, Llew Taylor, Pennsylvania
# 212:
11:11 pm PST, Jan 28, TK Truong, California
What kind of message is that? Obama is supposed to be the new hope for our generation, but HE SMOKES?!
# 211:
8:43 am PST, Jan 27, Alicia Lockhart, Georgia
Mr. President, I totally understand that you are under a lot of pressure. But in order for you to help the United States, you must help yourself; therefore, to help yourself, you must stop smoking. Your daughters wants you around until they are old and gray; therefore, stop smoking will be one way to ensure your daughters. Just pray to the Lord for guidance and he will help you. I am so proud that you are my president. I am praying for you.
# 210:
4:41 pm PST, Jan 26, Michelle Messier, Virginia
As the president of the United States he will become someone that younger generations will look up to... is that what we want them to see and learn?
# 209:
1:55 pm PST, Jan 26, Fiona Williston, Pennsylvania
Dear Mr. President: We have a great cessation program here in Carlisle, PA. We can help you quit smoking for good!

You are a role model for our youth. You can share how addictive tobacco is and how difficult it is to quit. If you can be elected the first African-American President, you can quit tobacco! Be our poster child and join the non-smoker ranks. Do it for the nation and your own family!

# 208:
1:25 pm PST, Jan 26, Lauren Moses, Louisiana
# 207:
5:43 pm PST, Jan 25, Megan Fiske, Vermont
Please Mr. President STOP SMOKING!!! For yourself,for your wife & children for your COUNTRY! STOP,ok?! I have multiple allergies and asthma already and it does not help me in any way for me to suck in second hand smoke.For an African-American idol, it is really giving off a BAD signal for America's youth that you are a cigarette smoker .Please quit.I know it is a hard thing to do,but it is very IMPORTANT for you to do so. Sincerely,Megan A. Fiske.
# 206:
10:00 am PST, Jan 25, Denise Karabekir, United Arab Emirates
There are exactyly 599 ingredients in a cigarette. 599!

Mr. Obama, You are probably the most influential person in America and one of the most inspiring people in the world. Do you really want to set such an example to the teenagers and the children around the world? Now, I'm not going to bore you with a list of ingredients in one cigarette seeing as you are the president and probably know all that stuff by now. But, please, PLEASE, for your country and for yourself; quit smoking. Cheers, Denise

# 205:
1:55 pm PST, Jan 21, Name not displayed, California
i think he should stop smoking because in other for change to happen it has to begin with him by doing this he can lead us to fallow by example
# 204:
8:45 pm PST, Jan 20, Laura Tanaka, California
As leader of our great country one of your duties and responsibilities is to set a good example and take care of yourself. Please, for us stop smoking.

Your family needs you to stay strong and healthy. For your daughters' sakes stop smoking.

# 203:
5:43 pm PST, Jan 20, Dean Tasher, California
Dear President Obama, My wife and I are thrilled at your becoming our President. We pray for you each day. Your smoking concerns us greatly. Our country needs you. You must remain healthy. Smoking cessation is vital to your continued health. With the aid of your personal physician, please quit smoking altogether. People start and stop smoking several times before finally stopping. Don't get discouraged. Respectfully, Dean Tasher M.D.
# 202:
6:10 am PST, Jan 19, Austin Douglas, Canada
Obama is a great guy with a rock and roll attitude but we want him in office for as long as possible after bush, so please mr. obama, stop smoking.
# 201:
6:37 am PST, Jan 16, Name not displayed, Canada
Stop smoking Obama!

You're ruining your body and won't live long!

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