Some Helpful remarks

Some constructive criticism of my previous post was written on the Tobacco Barn Blog (also in my own comment section). http://blogs.pipetrader.com/TobaccoBarn/Default.aspx

The writer makes the excellent point that I did not make a clear enough distinction between responsibile and irresponsible behavior. Indeed, he makes the distinction between responsible pipe smoking and "regular cigarette smoking," siting the 1964 Surgeon General Report, which states, according to the post, "that pipe smokers tended to live longer than the general population." The 1979 follow-up seems to make a further distinction between heavy and light pipe-smokers.

So, for all you pipe-smoking enthusiasts, I encourage you to read the blog to learn how to better enjoy your passion. In the meantime, let the record state that I wish to encourage a responsible savoring of the finer things in life, including good tobacco, rather than the gluttoneous consumption of such products, which leads not only to poor health, but a failure to appreciate the good things we have been given.