Smoking Should be Banned In Public Places

We live in an era where people who smoke become a common habit that they usually do. According to research study, the chemicals in cigarette are proven to be harmful for human's health and the numbers of smokers itself have increase over the years. 

Nowadays, smokers are not only in old generation but young generation too. Actually, it is such a personal choice for them. But, they smoke every time and everywhere without caring about each other. They also think that smoking a cigarette will give a cool appeal among their peers. However, in fact, I strongly highlight that smoking has a lot of potential dangers both the smokers itself and non-smokers (passive).

As we know, cigarette contains harmful substance. Almost everyone knows that smoking can cause negative effects even various health problems such as higher percentage of having lung, cancer, respiratory disease, asthma, chronic bronchitis, heart attack, high blood pressure, stroke, and many others. 

Indeed, because of smoking, many people have passed away earlier. However, they are still smoking, in addition many of smokers think that smoking will help them to relax and get better concentration. Even though it might be possible, but I surely argue that actually it works just for a while. Then, they will stress again and want to smoking continuously. Smoking itself is a hard habit to break because cigarette contains nicotine which is highly addictive. Thus, it will persuade them to smoke more and more cigarettes.

Besides, smoking habit can cause harm to the environment. All elements of cigarette tend to pollute waterways, soil, and beaches. It will also damage the quality of water and contaminate it. Marine ecosystem can also be damaged because some cigarette butts are found in the fish's stomachs. Although, I know that some of them are smoking in a smoking area, many of smokers are still smoking in outside areas and even not aware at all. And they may cause another problem which is littering. There are still many smokers don't care about the environment because they are lack of discipline. They usually throw their used cigarette everywhere without thinking what things around them.

Then, another danger of smoking that should be noted is the adverse effects of non-smokers. Besides active smokers, non-smokers (passive) can be the reason of infant death syndrome, or even asthma attacks. While each cigarette pack notifies them about the potential danger. But it doesn't influence their decision to stop smoking. I stand for the non-smokers because I am one of them that really hate people who smoking in public places. When people smoke in public places, the toxic fumes spread through the air and into the lungs of others. For me, it is really sucks. Because of the smoke, we can't breathe clean air. Besides, non-smokers have to endure the butts, the mess, and the smell which can killed them at that time. Non-smokers right to breathe clean air should be taken into consideration as well. Otherwise, the smokers don't care about it at all.

It's no longer mystery that everyone knows about the dangers of smoking are very cruel. I totally agree that smoking is purely harmful activity. So in my opinion, if smoking is banned in public places, it will lead a healthier lifestyle for everyone. People will see it as a government endorsement for a healthier lifestyle. Thus, when smoking is not allowed in public places, it reminds people that health care is very important. It means that the government is seriously concerned for the well-being of its citizens. Therefore, people would be reminded to live a healthy lifestyle. And I advise people to know that it is never too late to stop smoking. With help and a good plan, everyone can quit smoking for good. So, above all, do you agree if smoking should be banned in public places?