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by redguava 4575 days ago
I want smoking to be illegal. At a minimum in public places and around children.
2 comments

Since we're talking about a semi-magical future, why not make smoking harmless?
Sadly it's more probable to make smoking harmless than expect governments to prohibit it. I guess your suggestion is more feasible.
And farting, too?

Seriously, if you want even more restrictions on what your fellow human beings are allowed to do and enjoy, you should be very happy in North Korea and I can only invite you to prepare your visa application papers. Wait, US citizen are not allowed in NK. Hope you are not US citizen?

Hey there, Captain Overreaction.

Cigarettes are something that have nothing but negative consequences - for the smoker, for those in the vicinity of the smoker, and for the impact on the health system supporting the smoker.

It defies reason that these small poison sticks are still sold, especially to younger people who have not yet developed the crippling addiction held by those who have been smoking for years. It's really quite sad that people still seem to be stupid enough to volunteer for this long-form suicide.

Farting, on the other hand - is great. And, the release of hot air that's mildly annoying to others, faintly humorous, and quickly forgotten seems to be something that you certainly would relate to.

If they had nothing but negative consequences, no one would smoke them. Obviously the people who do smoke them are getting some kind of value from them.
It's fair to say they have nothing but negative consequences for people in the vicinity, I think.
It would be fair to say the same about farting.