The smoking debate

[big guy]

i still wanna know why the government thinks its their place to tell me that i can't do something legal, like smoke a cigarette, in a public facility where smoking is generally considered acceptable (a bar for instance). personal opinions about the good and bad of smoking aside, how is it the governments place to govern this. i mean, where does it end?

and on the topic of alcohol, anyone who's ever tried to booty dance will know that drunkeness is vital. it's the only way to do it without laughing at how ridiculous it is. but when under the influence, it is fun...then again, so are most things.

and for anyone who says "why can't you just enjoy life without substances?" i say, you enjoy your life without videogames, roller coaster rides, tv, books...the fact of the matter is, that in moderation alcohol doesn't do any real damage to your system, and it's a good way to take the edge off the monotany of every day life. it's a way to feel extraordinarily...like riding a roller coaster, or going tubing...you know, behind a boat...which, now that i think of it, is probably more dangerous...as long as you're not drinking and driving...which i don't.

anyhoo, i like smoking.