READER LETTER
U.S. Open champ Angel Cabrera's on-course smoking makes reader Bob Duffy fume
It's very sad to see Angel Cabrera and other pro golfers smoking cigarettes while they're playing. Even the PBA (Professional Bowlers Association) doesn't allow the bowlers to smoke while they're bowling.
To make matters worse, while showing Cabrera smoking, the commentators at NBC tell their audience (incl. millions of kids) that smoking calms the nerves, which is not the truth at all. Nicotine is a stimulant, and it's only calming effects are to ease the symptoms of withdrawal pangs the body goes through every few minutes.
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? Apologies and changes are in order and should be addressed by NBC and the PGA/USGA very soon.
Bob Duffy
Any opinions expressed above are those of the writer and do not necessarily represent the views of the management.
U.S. Open champ Angel Cabrera's on-course smoking makes reader Bob Duffy fume
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Cigars wrote on: Jul 27, 2008
It’s quite disturbing indeed to see them smoking – especially when you see them smoking big long cigars – coz it happens More »
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dennis wrote on: Mar 8, 2008
Can you name another sport where the athletes can compete at the top level while smoking? Some golfers are athletes, More »
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Windy wrote on: Oct 18, 2007
ARE YOU KIDDING IS RIGHT!!! Who are these people who are so into controling what other people choose to do with their More »
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Bob Duffy (no, not that one) wrote on: Aug 11, 2007
The last I checked, smoking was still legal outside. Thats also why they don't smoke in bowling alleys anymore...its More »
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Bob Duffy (the one who wrote the orginal post) wrote on: Aug 16, 2007
If you would have read what I posted, or read it slower, you would have understood it. The point, was that it is the More »
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John Doe wrote on: Aug 16, 2007
"FYI: smoking on tv and in the movies, is the #1 factor which leads kids to take up smoking."
I wonder why people smoked More »
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Paul D wrote on: Jun 21, 2007
Cabrera should quit smoking as a role model. His caddie to US Open winner story is fantastic, only to be marred by the More »
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John Doe wrote on: Jun 19, 2007
He smokes and still plays a zillion times better than you! Is that your problem?
"It's very sad to see Angel Cabrera and More »
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dflee53 wrote on: Jul 22, 2007
Oh you bleeding heart smokers make want to puke.
There's no whining here. It's quite simple. Now pay close attention. More »
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Frank wrote on: Jun 20, 2007
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 »
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George wrote on: Aug 11, 2007
"the smell of a cigarre is 100 times better than the smell out of the exhauster from a Hummer!"
Do you smoke...
Yes... More »
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John Doe wrote on: Aug 16, 2007
"merely that smoking is a stupid habit that shouldn't be encouraged by people in the pulic's eye."
Well... eating More »
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George wrote on: Aug 12, 2007
And may I add that smoking inside a public place is illegal in the UK but driving a hummur through a traffic/pedestrian More »
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John Doe wrote on: Aug 16, 2007
"And may I add that smoking inside a public place is illegal in the UK but driving a hummur through a traffic/pedestrian More »
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