[SoldierDad]

IMO, the decision to smoke tobacco is up to the individual. However, I also believe they should be prepared to accept and pay for the consequences of that decision. The taxpayer should not be saddled with the bill for smoking related health problems. I feel the same about alcohol use, and any other behavior where there are health risks.

[Niteranger68]

But where does this assumption come from that all smokers receive public paid healthcare, while non-smokers don't? Are you really comfortable letting those in positions of authority dictate everyone’s behavior in relation to long-term health? That list of activities that might land someone in a hospital will get real long real quick.