Libertarian quibble-
'they' know what increases the risk factors for lung cancer, OCPD, Hardening of the arteries, emphysema, and throat cancer... smoking is one of the biggest and one of the most voluntary.
I don't see a county deciding to not hire smokers as an attack on penises, Christians, or capitalism. As taxpayers I'd think most good libertarians would approve of saving the taxpayer money.
Long before ACA companies were looking hard at their employees who smoked and potential employees for smoking. this isn't part of a liberal agenda- it is hard analysis of costs related to payroll. there are many things a person can't control, such as genetic predisposition, but voluntarily inhaling the chemical sewer of a burning clump of tobacco... :roll:
Disclaimer- I started Smoking in Infantry School, smoked for over 30 years so it isn't like a virgin talking about advanced sex positions- my wife and I saw my decline in health until I gave up smoking. I am not 100% as if I never smoked, but I don't wheeze as I walk...
eace