We have seen a lot of legislation and banning around smoking lately. The tobacco industry is taking major blows as the harmful effects of smoking are becoming more well-known. The World Health Organization has released an estimate saying that 100 million people died from tobacco use last century and this one could claim one billion more.

It underscores their desire to see as many people kicking the habit as possible. The WHO are encouraging states to do even more to discourage smoking. They say things like advertising bans and higher taxes on tobacco should be implemented.

But with billions of dollars coming in from tax money on these products, why would government jump through hoops to minimize it? I think anyone could agree that smoking is a dangerous habit, but it's one that many people choose to live with. As long as they aren't harming other people around them, that's a freedom they've chosen to exercise. I'm with anyone who wants to see tobacco less prevalent, but it's unlikely we'll see governmental policies this extreme take effect any time soon.