I am thankful that I never smoked. Especially when a good friend of mine who has been smoking since he was 15 and is now 40 actually sat down and made a real attempt at figuring out how much money he has spent in 25 years of smoking.
I do agree with public smoking bans, but only because the foul habits of smokers effect everyone else. Designated smoking areas only, or at home. I have the bad habit of chewing my nails. I dont walk around leaving fingernails on the ground and throw them at people. The point is people are free to do as they wish provided its legal and does not inhibit the peacible enjoyment of others. Like thugs with their 8-billion watt car stereo systems blaring that vile crap they call music.