Let's start with the
tu quoque fallacy.
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Originally Posted by Fallacy Files
Tu Quoque is a very common fallacy in which one attempts to defend oneself or another from criticism by turning the critique back against the accuser. This is a classic Red Herring since whether the accuser is guilty of the same, or a similar, wrong is irrelevant to the truth of the original charge. However, as a diversionary tactic, Tu Quoque can be very effective, since the accuser is put on the defensive, and frequently feels compelled to defend against the accusation.
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Let's at least make an effort to raise the bar above obvious red herrings: I'm talking to you, guccilvr, 1010011010, and ngdawg.
Second, smoking is an extremely stupid thing to do. The reasons are well documented. Look
here, for example. Yes, there are a lot of people who began smoking before it was known that smoking had such harmful effects on the human body. But, the surgeon general's warning was added to all cigarette boxes
thirty-six years ago! The knowledge has been avaliable to the public for a very long time now. Smokers need to admit that, in addition to killing themselves in one of the very stupidest ways possible, they are harming the health of those around them through the effects of secondhand smoke. Smokers, you are irrational. You are committing a slow suicide. You are failing to respect the well-being of your fellow humans. You've had more than three decades to quit (or to have not started). Your behavior is shameful.