Smokers already pay taxes that are too high to be fair, and far above any cost they impose on the rest of society.
The public health community's campaign to demonize smokers and all forms of tobacco is based on junk science.
Litigation against the tobacco industry is an example of lawsuit abuse, and has “loaded the gun” for lawsuits against other industries.
Smoking bans hurt small businesses and violate private property rights.
The harm caused by smoking can be reduced by educating smokers about safer options such as electronic cigarettes and smokeless tobacco.
Appeals to “protect the children” don’t justify the war being waged against adult smokers.
Punishing smokers “for their own good” is repulsive to the basic libertarian principles that ought to limit the use of government force.