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At the time, he used smokers as an example of who should lose access, no doubt because smoking is a widely unpopular and indisputably unhealthy behavior.

From Salon • May 18, 2026

The material consequences of someone else’s smoke getting into your lungs are dwarfed by the social consequences of public smoking looking cool and inspiring more smokers.

From Slate • May 15, 2026

While it’s often the most affordable type of life insurance relative to the payout, premiums can increase significantly for smokers or those with health conditions.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

He says that while most smokers have adapted to the ban, "the war on smoking has gone far enough".

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

June 12: "Remove half rib-cage and steaks. Can only work nights. Keep smokers going."

From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer