Or what about tobacco? In my lifetime smoking has decreased incredibly in the United States while always being legal. I don't have a moral problem with that.

Or what about tobacco? In my lifetime smoking has decreased incredibly in the United States while always being legal. I don't have a moral problem with that. The government "paternalisticly" discouraged use through taxes and advertising? Also, btw how do you have a government that maintains its sovereignty over its people without from time to time being paternalistic?