by Paul D
Cabrera should quit smoking as a role model. His caddie to US Open winner story is fantastic, only to be marred by the disgusting display of smoking.
I'm a big fan, but was dismayed to see that.

by John Doe
He smokes and still plays a zillion times better than you! Is that your problem?
"It's very sad to see Angel Cabrera and other pro golfers smoking cigarettes while they're playing."
Oh, pass me a tissue, I'm crying like I haven't from "Titanic"... as far as I know smoking ain't illegal (yet). And since smoking doesn't give any unfair advantage over the others players ( as other things people seem less irritated about when it comes to sport stars ), kudos for those who still can win while having such a bad, outrageous habit.
"To make matters worse, while showing Cabrera smoking, the commentators at NBC tell their audience (incl. millions of kids)"
Oh, my god, think of the children!!! Who's fault is that parents leave kids watch golf? I mean come on! If your kid is that bored that he's watching golf on TV, your kid has bigger issues than seeing a guy smoking.
"smoking calms the nerves, which is not the truth at all."
Your are not a doctor but you play one on TV, right?Who cares what you think? He did won, right? Was it because of that cigarette or wasn't it... are you able to tell?
"What the heck is wrong with the PGA Tour and the USGA that in 2007, they still allow their members to smoke WHILE participating as role models in front of millions of wannabe golfers who are watching intently?"
Again, who's fault is that some people have issues picking their heroes? And yes, smart people do exactly what they see others doing... This guys are just people that happen to be good at golf and that's all! Are you asking them to be models for kids or people with a child's mind? Ain't that enogh they sell you the clubs they're playing with, clothes they're wearing, cars they're driving and so on? Do you want them to raise your kids too?
"Apologies and changes are in order and should be addressed by NBC and the PGA/USGA very soon."
Yeh, I heard they specifically will send you their apologies and also a box of the finest cigars... get off your couch and see there are places where people don't care about smoking and not smoking (and I'm not thinking of tobacco only here) and you know what? They're doing fine!!! Get out of your cave (or better - go deeper) and let others be like they are, not like you'd like them to be...

by dflee53
Oh you bleeding heart smokers make want to puke.
There's no whining here. It's quite simple. Now pay close attention. Smoke kills air sacs in the lungs. Now you might care about that, but I do.
And, yes, it's not illegal, but there are a lot of things that aren't illegal that are just simply wrong. Can you not think for yourself? Do you need the legal system to make all of your decisions for you?
A deep, dark cave is where I'd like to send every self-absorbed, narrow-minded smoker who couldn't care less about blowing their secondhand smoke in my direction. Roll a big ole boulder in front of that cave and let all the smokers on the planet asphyxiate each other.
No, get of YOUR cave--smoking looks ridiculous, smells disgusting, and pollutes the air for everybody. Listen to the smoker's desparate arguements to justify their addiction--it's pathetic. Give it up. Seriously, GIVE IT UP!

by Frank
I agree and as long the protection of the environment in the USA is not existing and the smoke in the air in LA area is more than in any smker's lounge at airports, I love to see him smoking, as the smell of a cigarre is 100 times better than the smell out of the exhauster from a Hummer!
So what?

by George
"the smell of a cigarre is 100 times better than the smell out of the exhauster from a Hummer!"
Do you smoke...
Yes... Ahh that would explain your unusual sense of smell
I agree that smoking on a golf course is wrong, especially as many other sports have seen sense and banned ciggarette advertisments. And you are probably the same people who complain about the bad reputation golf has about being behind the times.
"If your kid is that bored that he's watching golf on TV, your kid has bigger issues than seeing a guy smoking."
Golf is a very popular sport amoungst children and a lot of people interested in golf watch the big tournaments.
And John Doe (although i doubt that is your real name and if it is, well, parents can be cruel), do you pretend to be a doctor, or someone who has any idea how to raise kids... and i dont think the arguement is about HOW he won the tournament, merely that smoking is a stupid habit that shouldn't be encouraged by people in the pulic's eye.

by John Doe
"merely that smoking is a stupid habit that shouldn't be encouraged by people in the pulic's eye."
Well... eating unhealthy junk food that makes people obese with all related health issues, not only is not blamed when done in public but in fact is encouraged and some of the companies behind the junk food industry are also official sponsors in different sport events. Go figure.

by George
And may I add that smoking inside a public place is illegal in the UK but driving a hummur through a traffic/pedestrian tunnel isn't. Does that offer an indication as to which smells worse and has more adverse health effects??

by John Doe
"And may I add that smoking inside a public place is illegal in the UK but driving a hummur through a traffic/pedestrian tunnel isn't."
UK has gone crazy about smoking... the worst part is EU joined it: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0f887cde-23df-11db-ae89-0000779e2340.html
It seems it's LEGAL in UK and by extent EU for an employer (call center IIRC) to discriminate smokers and refuse their right to apply for the job. It's not about smoking in public or at work. It's simply about people smoking home in their free time.
What's next? Denying rights to fat people because they are to greedy and eat junk?