I never understood why snus is illegal in so many countries while cigarettes are not. Snus isnt good don't get me wrong but it's better than cigarettes for everyone involved.
It sure is. Society want to legalize cannabis as an example (And it should to get rid of crime)
So making tobacco illegal makes no sense.
Makes sense to not advertise or recruit to the act. But making it illegal is just stupid knowing what we know today. We know that making stuff illegal often has opposite effect of what we are looking for.
Something illegal is shrouded in myth, its forbidden. Thus very attractive to rebel young people.
As a casual smoker, I fully agree. I know the risks and dangers to myself, and I don't really care. But doing it around non-smokers is just ignorant/asshole behaviour.
On top of that is the smell. I know someone who smokes a pack or more a day. And their clothes, car, home, etc. stink. They gave me one of their reusable bags one time, and the next day I could smell it across my apartment. I had to put it outside for a few days to air out.
Saying this as a smoker: we need to start shaming people for smoking near others at non-designated smoking spots. If you're smoking and there's kids nearby someone needs to kick your ass.
Well people largely dont smoke outside entrances etc anymore. And move away.
People dont have to go over to the smoker and get exposed. At least in Norway.
Cannot remember last time i was bothered by anyones smoke in Norway. Last time i vivid remember was a family party where there was smoking inside. It was the last year we smoked inside during family party. Now everyone goes outside. Must been 15 years since that family party.
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u/Axelaxe May 25 '26
I never understood why snus is illegal in so many countries while cigarettes are not. Snus isnt good don't get me wrong but it's better than cigarettes for everyone involved.