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

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In modern times, especially here in my country which is the Philippines a lot of
people
 are using
cigarettes
 to reduce their stress.
However
, some
people
 suggest that the government should mandate a law that does not allow smokers in public places.
On the other hand
, some
people
 in society think that in order to encourage
people
 to stop smoking there should be other precautions. In
this
 essay, I will discuss how to reverse the perspective of smokers when it comes to using
cigarettes
.
Firstly
, smoking is a personal decision and most
people
 here in my country do not abide by the law. So, I think providing a law does not guarantee
people
 will stop what they are doing.
Secondly
,
people
 who used
cigarettes
 for a long time will have a hard time stopping
this
 habit.
However
, if they will have the right information about the drawbacks of consistent usage of
cigarettes
then
, they may come to their senses of deciding to stop smoking on their own.
In addition
 to that, perhaps the government may increase the tax on smoking products, which can give them a hard time purchasing if the price is above the price they can afford.
Thirdly
, the community can get involved in giving a hand to a person they know who is using
cigarettes
 and give them pieces of advice and ways to get their attention.
Such
 as, giving them recreational activities, doing some exercise, and getting fit. In conclusion, several steps are needed to help a person who is struggling with smoking addiction. It should start with themselves.
Thus
, the government should make movements.
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