I have no doubt that puritanism and collectivism are large motivators, especially for the "foot soldiers" of the TC movement. I also agree that control is a dominant factor for some individuals, it's obvious by their actions. However, this is a systematic campaign of misinformation relying on the collusion of multiple federal agencies and congress/the president.
I have a hard time believing that there aren't more people involved that know exactly what they're doing. Perhaps "money" is too simple, but the continued existence of the tobacco Control industry is a powerful motivator.
I agree that there is a 'systematic campaign of misinformation' and that can be for the continuing control and money. As well as the 'continued existence of the tobacco Control industry' where the powerful motivator is mainly control, some money and perhaps 'status' as well. Having Control is actually how they can continue to get money. Without that control, they'd actually have to produce something to get an exchange in money. Which is why I think control is dominate. Most have never produced anything in their lives. Went from some Social degree in college, into politics or "public service".