In universal healthcare countries the one’s smoking are basically abusing the system as there is a very high chance they end up with some kind or respiratory or hearth issues sooner or later. Such illnesses are very costly to treat hence they are taking away from others. Contrary to let’s say alcohol that most people consume but also majority is not alcoholic. Smokers are almost always junkies and they have issues quitting fags. Smoking is extremely addicting.
In these cases it is very much “privitise the profits, socialise the costs” scenario. The tobacco companies reap the profits and the taxpayer foots the bill via the healthcare system.
In universal healthcare countries the one’s smoking are basically abusing the system as there is a very high chance they end up with some kind or respiratory or hearth issues sooner or later. Such illnesses are very costly to treat hence they are taking away from others. Contrary to let’s say alcohol that most people consume but also majority is not alcoholic. Smokers are almost always junkies and they have issues quitting fags. Smoking is extremely addicting.
In these cases it is very much “privitise the profits, socialise the costs” scenario. The tobacco companies reap the profits and the taxpayer foots the bill via the healthcare system.
Are you suggesting that alcohol is a-okay?