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Smoking not only harms the smoker, but also those who are nearby. Therefore, smoking should be banned in public places. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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Passive smoking has been known to cause serious health problems .
As a result
, many
people
 believe that smoking should be prohibited in public areas .
Although
 there are strong arguments on both views,
however
, in my ,perspective it is crucial to make public smoking illegal. Pro-smoking groups argue that everyone has a right to determine what sort of habits they want to include in their routine.
Moreover
, it is believed
by
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 them that passive smokers choose to inhale their
smoke
 as
otherwise
 they can easily avoid visiting smoking-friendly places.
For example
, there are many shopping centres and other entertainment places where smoking is prohibited that could be used as an alternative to avoid exposure to
smoke
.
In addition
, the ban on smoking is considered by them as a violation of their civil liberties as every individual should have the freedom to
smoke
 wherever they wish.
Nonetheless
, the interest and health of the majority should be prioritised over that of a small fraction of
people
.
On the other hand
, those against the argument emphasize the fact that tobacco contains carcinogenic and injurious compounds which can lead to life-threatening cancers
such
 as lung cancer and mouth cancer.
Therefore
, it is absolutely unfair to impose
such
 ailments on
people
 who
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 not even have control over what they inhale.
Consequently
, these diseases not only cause physical stress but
also
 financial constraints owing to incredibly expensive treatment costs.
For example
, many
people
 in Pakistan die on a daily basis
due to
 cancer just because they are unable to afford the treatment. In conclusion, I would again restate that public smoking should be strongly discouraged by making separate enclosed smoking areas and penalising those who choose to
smoke
 out in public.
This
 will ensure a safe and healthy environment for everyone.
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