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What are reasons for smoking not to be banned?

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Despite overwhelming scientific evidence and international consensus that smoking causes cancer, lung diseases, and a wealth of other health afflictions -- there are still reasons that smoking could be argued to be a legal product which include:

Smoking is apart of some religious groups ceremonies, and to outlaw it would deprive them of their religious freedom
Some people believe smoking is their right and choice to do so

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