Quote Originally Posted by Tachikaze
Smoking not only affects the health of people in the immediate vicinity, it is a health drain on society as a whole. Ill health is damaging to a society.

Overeating also fits this category.

About my personal beliefs about smoking? The only way I can think of to say this politely is: it is terribly unwise.
Don't worry, if my bad habit ever results in me needing medical attention, i'll refuse that medical attention, as i brought the problem on myself, and there are more needy people out there.