The evil smokers and their fiendish plot!

[Louis VI the Fat]

There are all sorts of restrictions to limit alcohol consumption. (To see what happens with just a little bit less consumer protection, compare alcoholism in the EU with Russia, or the US with Latin America)

Our food is heavily protected too. (To see what happens with just a little bit less consumer protection, compare average weight in the EU with the US)

Emissions of dangerous gasses from cars is heavily restricted. (To see what happens with just a little bit less consumer protection, compare pollution levels in Hamburg with Shanghai)


Nanny state ftw, every single time.
The nanny state is what corporations call consumer protection. What those seeking privileges call the common good.