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Originally Posted by Chris T
The habit of smoking is indefensible because every smoker is fully aware that their habit is killing them and is adversely affecting those around them also. While it may not be the smoker's deliberate intent to harm themselves or anyone else, they cannot possibly be ignorant of the fact that this is happening. Arguments about freedom and choice pale into complete insignificance next to this. Choosing to indulge in the habit of smoking (I say choosing, some people are big enough to admit they want to stop but don't have the willpower), is absolutely indefensible.
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I have said it before and I will say it again, the big issue here is not free choice or freedom, and it is simply an excuse to defend the habit of smoking.