Some countries today have passed laws against smoking tobacco in public buildings such as offices and restaurants. Other countries have no intention of doing this. Consider the possible arguments on both sides of this debate, and reach your own conclusion on which side you favor.

Smoking in public

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continues to be a controversial topic; many

people

agree that it should be prohibited.

However

, there are strong views on both sides, and

this

essay will discuss the debate, and give a concluding view. On the one hand, some

people

feel that

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smoking is an individual rights issue, and should not be taken away.

In addition

, where to

smoke

depends on the one's decision. Take Asian countries as an example, in Japan, smoking in crowded places is considered to be discourteous;

thus

,

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such

places have a smoking section, where

people

gather to

smoke

.

Moreover

, critics of

this

side

also

highlight the reduction of economic growth, which excise taxes from cigarettes that account for a large percentage of the entire taxation has declined. With the passage of the tobacco law, the restriction has led some

people

to quit smoking;

thus

, it lessens the purchase. There is certainly some truth in

this

.

On the other hand

, those who support the regulation promote that there are various components of society

such

as juniors,

adolescences

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, etc. in public places.

Therefore

, smoking in these areas should be banned because it sets a bad example for youngsters.

Furthermore

, it is often said that the cloud of

smoke

is injurious

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second-hand

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. They point to evidence that these

people

are more likely to develop lung cancer, which is the leading cause of cancer death worldwide, than smokers.

Besides

, the cloud disturbs comfort; (

for instance

) imagine sitting in a restaurant unable to enjoy the meal because of the

smoke

from

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table. After all, non-smokers are higher than active

one’s

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;

hence

, the majority decides for the minority. In conclusion, I would tend to

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side with supporters of laws. Because the positive effects regarding health issues, customs, and consolation outweigh the negatives.