Smoking has been banned in public places like parks, hospitals and restaurants in many  nations, and it is a law that many people support. I agree with this initiative because it  reduces the harmful effects of passive smoking and also encourages smokers to quit.  The primary reason why making it illegal to smoke in public makes sense is that it prevents  people from developing diseases related to second-hand smoke. Passive smoking is  something that non-smokers cannot avoid in the presence of a smoker, and it is just as  dangerous to people’s health as smoking. A ban in public places limits this type of exposure.  For example, after Ireland decided to ban smoking in all indoor workplaces, there was a  significant decline in lung cancer and other lethal diseases among restaurant and pub  workers, leading many other countries to adopt similar measures.  The second main reason why this ban is warranted is that it helps those addicted to  cigarettes quit their habit. A law prohibiting ...