Although some people say it takes away some of our freedom, smoking should be banned in all public places. Do you agree or disagree?

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 sides, I strongly believe that 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 argued that passive smokers choose to inhale their

smoke

willingly and can 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

.

In contrast

, 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 have no control over the

smoke

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 completely banned and government should finance to build separate enclosed smoking areas and penalise those who choose to

smoke

out in public.

This

will ensure a safe and healthy environment for everyone.