You need to get your facts rights.
Here are some hints so you can get things straight.
What is the cost to society of tobacco use compared to alcohol? How many smokers have a cigarette then go home and beat their wife? Or run their car into another car with a family of four inside. Most studies of the cost of alcohol look at health problems and lost work. They leave out the cost to other people and the cost of prison sentences. Alcohol's cost to society is huge!
In the 1960's 85% of Americans smoke. Today it is around 22%. Case of lung cancer have gone through the roof. How do you explain that?
Which of the following is most likely to cause pneumonia, bronchitis and inflammatory lung diseases? Pot or tobacco? My God! Pot smokers inhale deeply into their lungs, and HOLD IT THERE!
How many carcinogens are found in cigarettes? The answer is 1000's. Now, how many cacogenics are found in tobacco? Hint: it is not 1000's. How do you explain that?
To say smoking cigarettes lead to bad health problems is true just like saying eating strawberries and apples lead to bad health problems even cancer and many other serious health problems. Do a little research on why strawberries and apples are the most unhealthy items in any produce department and you know why cigarettes are dangerous, but not tobacco.