The discussion, then, is not only about whether the policy is justified, but how it functions in practice. Public health goals remain valid, particularly given the long-term effects associated with smoking. At the same time, the burden of change is carried unevenly, and that reality cannot be ignored.
In the end, the approach reflects a broader principle: influencing behavior through structure rather than instruction.
Whether that influence leads to lasting change depends not only on the policy itself—
but on how people respond to it over time.
