[Avodah] no smokers for my daughter

[Zev Sero]

Eli Turkel wrote:

> The generally accepted psak is that one need not undergo great pain in order
> to extend one's life. Thus, as R. Teitz says one need not accept chemotherapy
> which is extremely unpleasant for a short extension of life.
> 
> There is nothing in this psak that one can endanger ones life for a pleasure
> eg smoking.

Again, a distinction that is plausible, but far from muchrach.  The
burden of proof is on those who would forbid something, not on those
who would see it remain permitted.


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