Per your tagline: We enjoy the rights of a legal commodity and yes! We take responsibility for our own actions!
As well you should. I have never stated that you CAN'T smoke. I have stated that you SHOULDN'T smoke. If one makes an informed decision, based upon available facts, that is one thing. If someone makes a decision based upon emotion, that is something else.
An alcoholic will never think to blame himself for his actions, his career plumet and his failing health. You know the risks, you've accepted them; and that is your right.