Why do they keep passing such laws? Wouldn’t it be more logical to go all the way and ban the sale and possession of tobacco?
No way. To ban the sale of tobacco and its products would cut a large hole in the TAX REVENUES of varied governments. This could NOT be allowed to occur. The fact that “evil” tobacco is reputed to kill a large percentage of its users cannot be taken into account. The governments cannot take the hit of tax revenue loss.
Some politicians will do the math, and realize the bonanza the legalization of all kinds of narcotics would accrue to governments by way of sales taxes on legal narcotics.
What matters is not right or wrong, but revenues to “help the people”. (big sarc)
Revenues.
The war on tobacco is a sham. If it's so bad it should just be banned. Give me a break, gov't. But, of course, we're clever enough to know it isn't about public safety but about control and, most importantly, revenues.