[Infinitesimus]

I think it's not as clear cut as it sounds regarding "they will be right to do it". That depends on reference frame.

Sure, the tobacco industry is "right" from the angle of their personal riches to push something that has cost millions of lives and fight government resistance. Same for oil companies, plastics, some parts of pharma, etc.

From the reference frame of society, which the government represents (ideally), they are in the wrong to sell put millions of people for their own gains and what you'd want a representative government to do is help society's interests and adjust as the world evolves.

In this case, the reason for making people spend hours of their lives, untold amounts of stress and billions of dollars is so some people can: 1. Make money, and 2. Fulfill a personal political philosophy

Maybe it's okay if governments tip the scales in favor of the masses here...