the price of a smoke

its amazing to me how resistant people are to spend money on the things that matter most. i can't think of too many people that don't have sky tv or cable, but can't afford the rent. i can't count the kids i've seen dirty and ill fed outside the gambling dens waiting on their parents to come out with their new fortune which never comes. Not too many people go without their take away dinners, cigarettes or weekend drinking sessions.
When i drop my kids off at school, I literally can't count the number of fat, out of shape kids. I see kids that a wonder if they'll make it past their 20's due to the sickness and affects of obesity. how sad that fat has become the norm and socially acceptable. how ironic that for the price of a pack of cigerettes that child could be put into a program that could literally save his life. everyone loves their children, they just don't love them enough to save their lives.
I know that is a harsh statement, but really, i've heard so many times, "it cost's too much". Too much money to sign your child up into a fitness program, that will provide him with exercise and education towards a new healthy life style. literally the price of a pack of cigerettes. A lot less than the price of weekend drinks. no where near as much as the huge medical and sickness related bills looming ahead in his future.