[BureaucratusMaximus]

And there's substantially more medical information about the damage done by smoking, than was known when any of those notables were alive.

With that comment sir, I can only assume that you feel the need to ban alcohol, fatty meats, and fast food as well...while we're at it why don't we ahead and ban gambling too.

[FreedomPoster]

In my business? There's very little drinking going on, and I wouldn't employ someone with a drinking problem. As far as fatty foods, while I enjoy a good burger every now and then, I probably wouldn't hire someone who is grossly overweight. Credit checks on new hires are a standard business practice, and would tend to reveal someone with a gambling problem.

But do I want to ban any of these activities using the force of government? No.