What I don't understand is this: Of all things, why smoke? The most common reason I've been hearing is because of "stress." Really, I'm sure there are ton of different ways to relax your stress-level more safely: How about drawing? Writing (journal)? Playing sports? Workout? Talking with friends? Listening to music? Driving around? Playing video game? MUCH MUCH more!!!!!!
Now there is little reason to, but there was a time when people thought that smoking was good for you and professional athlete's promoted them. We also thought the earth was flat. We aren't always the brightest species even though we are all precious and unique snowflakes.
Uh... vaping isn't smoking... you guys get that right? It's an alternative and personally is helping me quit.
Good luck man, I know how tough it can be. And you are 100% correct, it isn't smoking.
Is it about protecting the rights of others? Or is it just about control at this point?
Being that it is based on no long term study and was not based on any evidence or facts, I am going to have to say control.