Health experts say axing plan to block sales of tobacco products to next generation will cost thousands of lives

  • TheMetaleek@sh.itjust.works
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    11 months ago

    If you do that, then you should also forfeit your right to use publicly funded hospitals that already struggle enough with people suffering of conditions they did not ask for voluntarily. Smoking is not just a cost for your body, but for society as a whole, hence the justification in a ban

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      11 months ago

      While I see your point, this could be extended to people doing dangerous sports for fun, eating unhealthy foods or engaging in any activity where one could get hurt.