But look at it from the opposite way........we are talking about passing laws to prevent this kind of stuff.......if they pass a law to prevent an employer from not hiring someone who smokes, that leaves the door open to force employers to hire people they don't wish.
I don't like the idea of hiring/firing based upon what legal activities one engages in on their own time any more than you do. But I dislike government intrusion even more.
I agree. Unfortunately, this does allow companies to choose who they "don't like" based upon factors not related to the job or whether or not they can perform the duties required.
That's called discrimination in the workplace.
I don't like gov't intrusion either, but sometimes it is for a good reason.