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But driving on non-closed roads means you are interacting with people around you. Smoking, drinking, extreme-sports don't necessitate putting others at risk.

• gambiting 10y ago
  Second hand smoke harms people. A lot of household violence is fueled by alcohol. Then of course we are all affected by cost of treatment of smokers/alcoholics/people harmed in sporting incidents. Don't know how the numbers compare to driving, but the point is that the author of the article maybe shouldn't authoritatively say what "we" need or don't need.
  • CaptSpify 10y ago
    > Second hand smoke harms people. If you blow smoke in people's faces, you are an ass. I say this as someone who sometimes smokes. > A lot of household violence is fueled by alcohol. But alcohol isn't the cause of this. I don't care why you are violent at home, but your an ass if you are. These are situations where people are bringing in others on their activity unnecessarily. It's still apples to oranges IMO
  • TeMPOraL 10y ago
    > Second hand smoke harms people. That's why many places in the world use regulation to ban smoking in areas where people gather (like bus stops, restaurants). > A lot of household violence is fueled by alcohol. Hence, again, lots of regulation, also lots of social programs aimed at mitigating the harm caused by alcohol. You may argue whether too much or too little is done in each of those cases, but the problems are recognized and addressed.