At last the truth is out. Us smoking, drinking over eaters actually cost the state less than so called 'healthy people'. The serious illnesses that we will eventually succumb to are cheaper to treat in the long run than the ageing disorders suffered by those that led a blameless lifestyle. Read the article here.CLICK
This doesn't even take into account the vast amounts of tax revenue raised by the government from smokers and drinkers.
Rather than condemn us as pariahs all you healthy 'keep fit' sorts should be thanking us, preferably by buying us a pie and a pint.