Illness is a terrible thing, but any illness can strike either non-smokers or smokers. I'm sure you increase your chances by smoking, but if you lived all your life trying to avoid any illness, you'd have a very boring life. I still enjoy smoking, but for my health and career, I'm gonna do my best to cut it down to 1 a day. A little treat at the end of the day, without sacrificing my health.
To those who say smoking is all downsides, and no upsides; well there is one
upside that no one can deny... smoking makes you look cool. I'm still fighting for the "Beware: Smoking causes coolness" warnings on packs.
