Every one wants to stop Big Tobacco because it kills over a thousand people a day, but what if they didn't die

Question

they say "Each day, 1172 Americans die from smoking-related illnesses." but don't we already have an over population problem?

1172 people a day times 365 days a year, thats 427.780 people who are not using earths resources, 427.780 job openings, 427.780 worth of air, food and water not used. isn't Big Tobacco actually helping to preserve the human race by pruning out the weak minded? (and you have to be weak minder to knowingly ingest something that has a warning label saying it will kill you.)

for example, According to Cornell University's science news (January 20, 1997), each American uses about 100 gallons of water a day for drinking, cooking, washing, waste disposal and other personal purposes

so Big tobacco is saving 42.778.000 Gallons of water a year by killing off those people.

come on, look at the greater good.

Answer 1

To me, everyone has the right to expect an equal opportunity to live a long and productive life.

Allowing some to kill themselves without attempting to educate or enlighten them is depriving them of this right.

Each sentient being is unique and is as deserving of life as any other.

We cannot discriminate based on ignorance or defiance.

Answer 2

Also think of the tax the government is taking from smokers - without it the government would grind to a halt or everyone would have to pay more income tax.  Since I am one of those weak-minded smokers I feel it is my civic duty to continue providing money to the state and ensuring that others benefit from my disgusting habit!

Answer 3

Using your train of thought then, war would be a good thing, along with assisted suicide, and while we're at it, why not close the nursing homes and hospitals.