Smoking is the number one preventable cause of death in the United States. Smokers only
make up approximately 26% of the U.S. population, but those 26% affect 100% of us. In
this day and age, smoking becomes common things for people. They always smoke
without concern about the surroundings. Some people think smoking can liberate their
tension and can relax their mind. How about the nonsmoker? A number of diseases can be
caught from second hand smoking, or passive smoking, including a number of cancers
throughout the body like emphysema, asthma, bronchitis, lung cancer, heart disease,
cardiovascular problems, and even SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome). The affects of
smoking have been proven to be harmful to smokers and non-smokers alike. A ban on
smoking in all public places would greatly decrease the health hazards related to smoking.
We have a right to clean air and to a safe environment, smoking should be banned in public
places for many reasons, including the fact that it is a huge health risk for both smokers
and non-smokers. We find smoking to be irritating for a number of reasons. The smell of
smoke is awful, it clings to your clothing, and it affects the breath of the smoker harshly.
Smoke in the air is also irritating to the eyes, causing them to water and itch. Personal
hygiene is affected too: smoke stains your teeth and can cause sores inside the mouth.
Smoking, simply put, just looks stupid. Smokers whether they like it or not, are criticized
