No, it should not be banned anymore than soda pop or candy should be banned. There is no cement proof that tobacco actually causes cancer. Perhaps cancer is rather caused by genetics like obesity. Is sugar the cause of obesity? Or is sugar and a genetic disposition the cause of obesity?
Perhaps some people smoke because it is enjoyable and relieves stress, or they bond over a few cigars. So why should the will of a few be imposed on everyone.
At one point in history onanism was said to cause blindness. Now it is accepted that is does not. Or what if I said the world was flat instead of round. Look out your wind does the ground not appear flat.
I rest my case.
My view is largely supported in this article:
