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 that other measures are needed. Discuss both these views, and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer, and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

There is no doubt that one effective way to reduce smoking is to restrict it in public places.

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, some people argue that

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measure alone is not enough to tackle the problem. Both opinions will be discussed in the essay, but I believe that

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banning public smoking is important, additional actions are

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necessary. On the one hand, prohibiting smoking in public areas can significantly discourage the habit and protect non-smokers’ health. In the past, people were allowed to smoke almost everywhere, including restaurants, offices, and even

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had a devastating effect on public health, particularly for those who were exposed to secondhand smoke. Today, many countries have introduced laws banning smoking in public spaces, which not only makes it less convenient for smokers

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shows that smoking is socially unacceptable.

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, the existence of law violations suggests that more drastic measures are required.

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, I have personally witnessed people smoking at bus stops and other restricted areas, demonstrating that a ban alone cannot eliminate the problem. Increasing taxes on tobacco products,

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, would make smoking less affordable and

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less widespread.

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, since smoking is highly addictive, addressing it requires more than just restrictions. Public awareness campaigns, group therapy programmes and medical support could provide essential guidance and help for smokers, especially those who are willing to quit. In conclusion,

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making smoking illegal in public areas can reduce the habit to some extent, it does not solve the problem entirely.

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, I believe a combination of other measures should be provided.