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Some people say the best way to discourage smoking is to make smoking illegal on public places. Other people say that this is not enough and other measures are needed. Discuss both views and give tour own opinion.

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The habit of smoking is a personal choice for adults.
However
, smoking publicly has been frowned at. While a few people think creating laws against public smoking is enough to stop the act, others believe there should be alternative methods for
this
 and
i
refers to the speaker or writer
I
 stand with the latter opinion. On one hand, if a policy is made against smoking in an open place, many people will abide by the rule.
This
 should be strongly backed up with penalties for defaulters. These penalties may include a fine, a few days detention or forced rehabilitation. Drinking bars and lounges should be obligated to have
this
 notice placed in strategic positions in and round their business places, to remind their customers that smoking is not allowed.
Nevertheless
, other methods can be used to increase awareness, as well as foster adherence to the no-public-smoking rule. Higher institutions and religious houses can offer counselling sections for smoking addicts, and classes to teach health, self value, and respect for other people.
This
 will make people understand the health dangers of smoking, for both the smoker and the people around the smoker. The government can
also
 hike the price of cigarettes, to discourage its purchase. Continuous awareness should be given to the masses by the government.
For example
, frequent announcement on all media platforms. All of these methods will increase the probability of eradicating public smoking. In conclusion, I believe that even though illegalising public smoking can reduce people's indulgence in it, it is not a strong enough factor to totally eradicate
this
 behaviour.
Therefore
, other
ways
Accept comma addition
ways, such
such
 advertisements, counselling from universities, as well as religious homes, etc. Should be included to ensure a better result.
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