[babyrainbow]

>Yes, some people need to get into a car to get to work....

Can't take a Bus?

>Driving allows you to visit places, see family, maintain a hobby.

Can't take a bus?

I wasn't taking about the driving where you are the only passenger anyway....

>What I'm saying is the two aren't without risk, but one is a clearly more sensible option than the other (you brought up the example of cars).

And. You say smoking has some great downsides. Have you spent some time in a traffic jam or red signal, where you are surrounded by exhaust from other vehicles. In some countries you might have a truck or bus with your exhaust directly in your face or open window....

So, one is not "clearly more sensible option", But one sure is more socially acceptable. Surprise surprise!

[coralreef]

Some people live in rural areas or sparsely populated areas, so yeah, they can't take a bus.