Hey, SheLion, you've raised an interesting question...and what about those who engaged in risky sex practices? Or who drink to excess? Or misuse drugs? What are they going to charge those who have cancer genes when genetic testing hits its stride? Something needs to be done about the rising cost of health care, but docking a smoker's pay is not the way. I think they're setting themselves up for some interesting legal wrangling in the future.
I think they're setting themselves up for some interesting legal wrangling in the future. Smokers have been demonized so bad. And the people that have to pay this extra money at work must do so, because they feel "unworthy" and this helps them sleep at night.
They think "Oh! I am a dirty smoker. I NEED to pay extra!" It's all so sick! 