PunnyName, 1 month ago (edited 1 month ago) The main issue is that it’s not something that only affects the user. Secondhand smoke ruins lungs and lives. Now, making it where smoking is less desirable, less convenient, more expensive, etc. can go a long way without a direct ban. Kinda like how being homeless isn’t literally illegal, but effectively illegal in many places. Edit - Clarification here: lemmy.world/comment/8884043
The main issue is that it’s not something that only affects the user. Secondhand smoke ruins lungs and lives.
Now, making it where smoking is less desirable, less convenient, more expensive, etc. can go a long way without a direct ban.
Kinda like how being homeless isn’t literally illegal, but effectively illegal in many places.
Edit - Clarification here: lemmy.world/comment/8884043