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?

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?

A  profound debate has ensued among various quarters regarding circumscribing smoking in public areas. The supporters of this proposal believe that it not only impacts the health of the smokers but also the people who are nearby.

Prohibiting smoking publicly is an imperative step that could go a long way. Several studies have revealed the rising incidence of respiratory disorders and terminal diseases, due to passive smoking,  among those who have never consumed tobacco in any form. This arrangement will render necessary safeguards to non-smokers, helping them evade inhaling hazardous compounds: carbon dioxide and monoxide,  released with every puff of tobacco. Likewise,  it would help those ailing from diseases like asthma as they  would not need to  take extra precautions: carrying inhalers or wearing masks as safeguards against unwanted inhaling of hazardous ingredients discharged into air by those smoking. 

On top of that, publicly smoking also can have a far reaching impact on young children, who being inquisitive get overwhelmed by observing others smoking. They are already under the influence of various advertisements that try to present cigarettes as a sign of a macho personality and a strong and rebellious attitude. 

Nonetheless, those cynical about this idea of forbidding smoking in the public domain, feel that the environment is already exposed to myriads of the fumes and gasses emanating from the vehicles and industries. Therefore, prohibiting smoking will be an injustice to the smokers as they might feel that they are being discriminated against.

In hindsight, I strongly concur with the proposal of outlawing smoking in communal domains; this seemingly harmless personal foible is jeopardizing the public health and childhood. All counterarguments rendered must be overlooked: health of the populace cannot be put at risk for the sake of a minority.   

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?

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?

Growing incidence of disease and disorders due to use of cigarettes has prompted several eminent health experts to propose prohibiting consumption of this material in public. This has although received an overwhelming support from various quarters, some are quite annoyed at this and term it a biased resolution. 

A sizable majority rallies behind the idea of forbidding smoking when in public. Their opinion is gains support from the health vulnerabilities of those affected by the unwanted inhalation of the carbon dioxide and monoxide emanating from side stream of every puff. The hazardous ingredients contained in the fumes expose passive smokers more to lethal ailments linked to respiratory disorders and terminal diseases to name a few, than the active smokers themselves.

Moreover, the stink of smoke emanating from tobacco based products is disgusting for those not consuming such substances, causing inconvenience and unease. Many profess why they should be subjected to unpleasant experience for the sake of those obsessed to this habit. If one must fulfill their desire of getting a dose of nicotine for exciting their senses, they should do it privately rather than forcing others to undergo torment and agony of bearing the stench of tobacco. 

Nevertheless, this proposal has fetched brickbats from dedicated smokers who question the act of proscribing this practice in public domain. They feel in an era where society is surrounded by various sources, like fossil fuel based transportation mediums and industry, that ooze contaminants and  pollutants profusely why are poor minority smokers being targeted. They term it as injustice and unwarranted.  

Overall, for public good, it will be quite prudent to disallow smoking publicly, if smokers must satisfy their cravings, they should choose their private realms so that their habit does not cause harm and inconvenience to others

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? ~Sanchit

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? ~Sanchit

Cigarette is a carcinogenic substance which has devastating impact on the health of its consumers, but has an even greater effect on the bodies of non-smokers who are subjected to passive smoking. This has prompted concerned health experts to propose prohibiting smoking in public areas, whereas there are a few who disagree with it.  

The rationale behind forbidding lighting cigarettes in the public domain is protecting others from getting sick due to the smoke emitted by smokers. The side stream or each puff is laden with carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide along with other hazardous compounds which affect passive smokers more than the ones smoking. This can inflict bystanders with several lethal diseases like heart ailments, asthma and in extreme cases various kinds of cancers.   

The damage to the health of those around smokers does not stop here. It has been proven that inhalation of smoke emitted by smokers, has serious consequences on the fetus of pregnant ladies, as the chemicals in it can hamper the development of unborn babies causing physical deformities or brain damage, making them disabled for life.  

However, avid smokers oppose the ban by arguing that such steps are an assault on their freedom and are against the rights promised to them by the law. Similarly, others go to the extent of terming such a move as biased, they feel when society is surrounded by fossil fuel propelled vehicles and factories that discharge far more hazardous pollutants into the environment profusely, why should the minority smokers be discriminated against.  

In hindsight, I opine that smoking in public is extremely inappropriate and unattractive, as such misdemeanour could cause discomfort to someone and lead to severe medical issues to people in the immediate vicinity. Thus, such acts should be banned in public.