Smokers ‘heroes of the nation’, says Nigel Farage as he lights up cigarette near pub

The transcript discusses the role of smokers in contributing to national taxation, highlighting Australia's approach to taxing cigarettes heavily. It explores the unintended consequences of such policies, including the rise of criminal activities. The discussion also covers public behavior in response to smoking regulations and critiques government policies on smoking and drugs, questioning their effectiveness in achieving a smoke-free or drug-free society by 2030.

What does the speaker suggest about the future of being smoke-free and drug-free by 2030?

What is the speaker's view on the relationship between legal and illegal drugs?