Smokers may claim the right to smoke, but non-smokers' right to protect themselves is more important.
Smoking should be banned in public places for two main reasons.
Firstly, this measure will protect non-smokers.
Smokers can choose whether they smoke or not, but non-smokers don’t have a choice.
Non-smokers are forced to smoke.
In a sense, the smoker is an offender and non-smokers are his victims.
Secondly, the attitude of smokers may influence other people.
If somebody is smoking in a public place, young people may be encouraged to follow.
Furthermore, if a person is trying to quit smoking and sees someone else smoking, it makes it harder for him to stick to his decision.
Therefore, to protect non-smokers, young people, and those who have decided to give up the habit, smoking should not be permitted in public places.
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