For almost thirty years it has been no secret that cigarettes are addictive and deadly. It's part of the infantilization of society which creates a weak, ill-informed populace. The government is simply involved in too many issues. I don't smoke, and I try to avoid smoky venues, but those are my choices. Let's save the government from this one, and allow them to spend their valuable time and attention on much more important issues.
Smoking is a personal decision.
Yes, there are health costs associated with it, as there are with other activities, such as overeating. Loud rock music causes hearing loss. This is a non-issue that can be used to divert our attention from the real issues. In our society today, smokers are treated less and less like human beings and more and more as though they have some dreaded disease. Lest anyone think I am in favor of smoking, I am not.