As an avid watcher of all things anime, and especially the cartoon "Cowboy Bebop," I would like to thank Mike Townshend for his eye-opening article "Joe Camel should answer for our generation's tobacco addiction" (SN 10/13).

Never before had I realized that because I enjoy the character Spike Spiegel that I must also do my best to emulate him.

Upon reading the article I immediately jumped into my car and bought my first pack of cigarettes and lit up - trying to be just as "cool" as Spiegel.

I also proceeded to buy a gun, dropped out of college, and have now started a career as a professional bounty hunter.

In fact, I believe that we should all change our lives so they will be more like those of cartoon characters that we enjoy.

Thank you, Mike Townshend. You have truly opened my eyes.

Adam Cornish
biochemistry junior