Smoking

This recent Herald article got me thinking.

Cindy likes to say that she's "racist" against smokers. I agree that, in general, they are subhuman filth.

But, like all modern racists, I'm occasionally forced to admit, 'But some of my best friends are!' I'm starting to think that this approach is not entirely consistent. Would it be better to use "love the sinner, hate the sin" rhetoric? The former simply claims exceptions to the rule, which could add up. The second is far more insulting, when you think about it.

I want to retain the most punchy approach, so I think I prefer the second - 'I love you qua person [agape]. I only hate you qua smoker.' Anything to use "qua" in a pub setting.

Update
I got a chance to use this line at a party. I then realised that Cindy and I make a good deadpan comedy duo because Americans don't understand either of us. I explained, 'Smoking pains me deeply; I hate the sin but love the sinner. But Cindy's racist against them, she thinks they're sub-human filth.'
Not knowing how serious I was being, our guest asks, 'What? Not really?'
But Cindy replies, 'Well, yes, more or less. I do hate smokers with a passion. The more I get to know them the more I despise them...'