I would like to begin this debate by thanking my opponent for suggesting it. As a long time smoker this argument is obviously very dear to me. Also, let me state that I am a polite smoker. In other words, I will be courteous enough to ask if it is okay if I am in someone else's home or work area etc. I think that rude smokers are just that rude and should be dealt with as the situation warrants. A strike to the Adams apple at worst, a kind "please don't do that" at best. But this debate is about smokers in general so that is what I will address.