Quote:I think people should be able to make their own choices.
Absolutely; there is limit to which a government can or should protect people from the results of their self destructive behaviour..-----So long as their choices don't harm others or cost society billions of dollars.Imo smoking is a massive social evil. The illegal drug problem is a political issue,not a health issue..
My state has some of the toughest anti smoking laws in the world,which are about to get tougher.The Adelaide city council is introducing by laws which will make it an offence to smoke ANYWHERE within certain areas such as Rundle Mall.(the major shopping centre in the city) I support the laws completely.
I also support our seat belt legislation. On a personal level because I've had my life saved by a seat belt.On pragmatic level,out of consideration for the para medics; so they don't have to waste time looking for the bodies which are more likely to still be intact rather than in pieces..
