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Medical studies have shown that smoking not only leads to
health problems for the smoker, but also for people close by. As a result of
this, many believe that smoking should not be allowed in public places.
Although there are arguments on both sides, I strongly agree that a ban is the
most appropriate course of action.
Opponents of such a ban argue against it
for several reasons. Firstly, they say that passive smokers make the choice to
breathe in other people’s smoke by going to places where it is allowed. If they
would prefer not to smoke passively, then they do not need to visit places
where smoking is permitted. In addition, they believe a ban would possibly
drive many bars and pubs out of business as smokers would not go there anymore.
They also argue it is a matter of freedom of choice. Smoking is not against the
law, so individuals should have the freedom to smoke where they wish.
However, there are more convincing
arguments in favour of a ban. First and foremost, it has been proven that
tobacco consists of carcinogenic compounds which cause serious harm to a
person’s health, not only the smoker. Anyone around them can develop cancers of
the lungs, mouth and throat, and other sites in the body. It is simply not fair
to impose this upon another person. It is also the case that people’s health is
more important than businesses. In any case, pubs and restaurants could adapt
to a ban by, for example, allowing smoking areas .
In conclusion, it is clear that it should
be made illegal to smoke in public places. This would improve the health of
thousands of people, and that is most definitely a positive development.
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