How many Parents are here?

[Mithra420]

I have a simple question. How many of us have children? I do. I don't flaunt it in their faces that I smoke. I've never harmed my Children because I've smoked. I've never neglected nor abused them in any way because I've smoked. Now how many of you Parents are being raked over the coals because you do smoke??
I've been under the magnifying glass now for over 4 years because I smoke... admitted I smoke and told them on the way to take a test ...ummm... yea.. I smoked.
At this time in life I am fighting for my rights to My children. Why? Because I smoke. It's the only thing I do... I don't drink or do any other drugs, I smoke. Yet it quite alright for them to prescribe Xanax, Ativan, Percocet, Flexoril... the list goes on. But in the same breath they are telling Me that I am endangering the well being of My Children because I smoke.
I'm just curious if there is anyone else out here that is undergoing the same thing I am? If so... How are you coping with it?
And to think, it's all because I smoke.

[thelastpirate]

I hate that for ya. I once had my parental abilities called into question because for a while after my divorce, I got to liking beer a bit. Only at night after work, no drinking and driving, and no alleged abuse. Beer is perfectly legal (go figger!!) Yet I was an unfit dad because I consumed a 6 pack or so after work, IN THE PRIVACY OF MY HOME!!!!
Our gov't is WAY too involved with our personal lives and descisions. It's like they think that John Q Public is too stupid to make decisions for themselves. The current situation with the polygamist sect in Texas is a prime example!!! Absolutely no valid reason to take the kids. Even the WEAK justification for raiding the compound (SUPPOSEDLY some girl called the cops anonymously and reported sexual abuse, yet that girl was never discovered)
Those people need to sue the Gov't into bankruptcy over it!!!

To quote the greatest band ever: "Those who know whats best for us..........must rise and save us from ourselves."

[nilram04]

I was part of the unimformed masses that is giving you guys grief only nine months ago. Funny thing is I was toking a little to ease a legit back problem. I had to loose weight to deal with the back and quit drinking. Lost 92 pounds in nine months with no other dieting. No shit.

I only smoke weed, nearly daily. My health is much better, I'm off of pressure meds and dont need viagra anymore. Need I say sex is better in quanity and quality!

I have a step child with my only wife of ten years and our second child. If the father knew my wife and I smoke together while raising this awesome child, he could fuck it all up real good.

word.