THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT 
              Copyright (c) 1996, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: Friday, September 6, 1996             TAG: 9609060008
SECTION: FRONT                   PAGE: A16  EDITION: FINAL 
TYPE: Letter 
                                            LENGTH:   19 lines

TAKE RESPONSIBILITY

I am writing about the smoking controversy. People, wake up! I think if you choose to smoke, you should take the responsibility for your own actions.

I smoked for 20 years, had to have a pacemaker put in for a heart condition, stopped smoking that day and chose not to smoke again. I realize some people can't quit that easily, but all it takes is some self-control, and discipline.

Do people try to sue the Alcohol Beverage Control for what alcohol does? I think it's time we started taking responsibility for our actions!

SABRINA COLEMAN

Kill Devil Hills, N.C., Aug. 31, 1996 by CNB