The classic defense used by cigarette companies historically. We are just rolling up some naturally growing leaves, leaves can't be addictive. Users are responsible for diseases and addiction. We don't target minors.

> People are responsible for their choices

Yes, but also often are not actively in control of them.

People are also in control of whether or not they gamble their last dollar instead of buying some food, or whether or not they put that needle into their veins.

History has shown human nature can be dangerously out of control and people will happily destroy their own lives given the opportunity.

Therefore society tries to protect those vulnerable people with legislation.

> It's not possible to be "addicted" to words…

Never met a narcicist?

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