...different positions on the smoking ban which are presented in the texts. In text one, we meet Robin McKie who is a science editor of the British newspaper, The Observer. The statement itself in text one is definitely clear. It already appears from the title “Benefits of smoke ban will be felt at once”. He claims that the smoking ban will actually benefit the people of England. Robin McKie’s argumentation is very objective, and is based on scientific documentation which supports his claim. All the numbers and fact that are given up throughout the text, makes it obviously very difficult for anybody to argue against the claim of the science editor. However, in text two, it is a completely different opinion that appears. The text is written by A.N Wilson, a British novelist and biographer, who claims that the smoking ban definitely will affect Britain negatively. In contrast to Robin Mckie, A.N Wilson uses examples of many well-known English novelists who had been smoking during their famous works, as a support for his statement. Furthermore he explains how the smoking ban symbolizes an attack on the basic liberty as it denies the right of a human decision whether to smoke or not. The claim of the last text separates from the former texts. The text is written by Simon Jenkins who is a British newspaper columnist. Simon Jenkins explains that if it was a decision that should have been made by local authorities, it would then be a good thing to have a smoking ban. At the same time he makes...
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...Smoking was socially acceptable in the past, however as society changes so do their views on smoking now. Banning smoking inside was the first step to reduce the use of cigarette smoke for people who don’t smoke. Now there is great concern about people smoking outside in groups. Outdoor smoking cannot be banded for people will find ways around it, but regulating outdoor smoking will have an effect. Regulating outdoor smoking would not limit the pollution of butts everywhere, or reduce the amount of second hand smoke inhaled and there is no hard proof on health factors from outdoor smoking. The pollution of cigarette butts everywhere will most likely to continue. Local state agencies should’ve taken inconsideration when banning indoor smoking. Where did they think smokers are going to put their butts when forced to smoke outside. It’s easier to throw butts on the ground than in an ash container. Or people who do smoke should police up after themselves, and then there wouldn’t be so much pollution. That will never happen! When the community is worried about butts being at parks and beaches, they need to be concerned about other pollutants as well. Such as broken glass, or garbage that wasn’t thrown away. Maybe it’s time that cigarette companies start making biodegradable filters, so there would be no pollution. Can outdoor second hand smoke...
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...Shaniquewa Jackson Mr. High Research Paper 3-19-12 Why America Should Ban Smoking Tobacco has been around for more than four hundred years and is still very popular as of today. Millions of Americans smoke cigarettes, cigars, and other tobacco products on a daily basis that is harmful to the body. However, smoking has become one of the biggest controversies in today's society. This personal experience clearly shows that smoking needs to be banned. “Gail Routh worked as a flight attendant for nearly twenty-seven years. Routh was a nonsmoker all her life, but after working in contact with secondhand smoke on airplanes she contracted lung cancer. Gail Routh sued the tobacco industry for lung cancer and bronchitis that was linked to the expose to secondhand smoke (Hudson, 2004).” In 1964, the United States Surgeon General declared that smoking was bad for one's health and was related to lung cancer. Therefore, smoking should be banned in all public places to prevent contracting lung cancer from first or second hand smoke, enable those with lung conditions to be able to hold jobs in places that they would not be able to because of the smoke in the air, and help businesses keep their employees safer while generating more revenue, which in turn would save thousands of lives each year. Tobacco use kills nearly 470,000 Americans each year and is among one of the leading causes of preventable death. Smoking is also legal at the age eighteen in the United States; however, many non-smokers...
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...SMOKING BAN? As the years go by and society changes new laws surface to protect us from harm. Or do they? The laws today compared to the laws from decades ago have morphed and changed dramatically; some for the good and others for the worse. For example, in today’s day and age it is hard to discipline children and give a little tough love when they misbehave in public places. If a parent is caught in the act of spanking their child due to disciplinary reasons the parent can be fined, jailed, or even worse, have social services called on the parent or parents and have their children stripped from them. There is a major difference between abuse and a subtle smack on the wrist or behind and most parents understand the difference. Twenty years ago seeing a child get their behind busted would of been no big deal. Today’s new laws seem to be all or nothing in the aspect that there are hardly few reasonable limitations and boundaries. These new laws may be about protecting our safety and well-being, but if we look behind the curtain some of these new laws are starting to represent how far the state and or federal government will go to the extent of controlling how Americans should live. A state wide law that seems to be becoming popular in the United States this past couple decades is the smoking ban. Over half of the United States contains these laws and the 100% smoking ban law prohibits smokers from smoking in any enclosed establishment as well as some outdoor establishments...
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...Natallia Harry Professor Deavers ENG 111/9 12.09.09 Smoking bans Lately, the health hazards connected with "passive smoking" or "second-hand smoke" - also known as "environmental tobacco smoke”, have been gradually getting increased recognition. The majority of people in modern society are aware that smoking can cause health problems not only in smokers but in people nearby. In recent years many cities, districts and whole states have cracked down on smoking in public. As of October 2009, nearly 60 percent of the U.S. population, or more than 175 million people, live in areas that have passed strong smoke-free laws covering restaurants and bars – a figure that has nearly doubled in size in three years ( Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids). While the purpose of smoke-free laws is to protect health, some have expressed concern that an unintended side effect might be economic losses, especially within the hospitality industry. In fact, according to the Report of the Surgeon General ,who is the leading spokesperson on matters of public health in the federal government, “The results of all credible peer- reviewed studies show that smoke-free policies and regulations do not have a negative impact on business revenues … and they are the most effective way to improve worker and business health”( Report of the Surgeon General). The number of smokers in America is truly a staggering number; according to an in-depth study by the Institute of Medicine, approximately...
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...Smoking Ban – Studentereksamen maj 2008 1) Give an outline of the different positions on the smoking ban which are presented in the texts. 2) Comment on the use of exaggeration and irony in text 3. Illustrate your answer with quotations from the text. 3) Discuss whether society has a responsibility to prevent people from smoking or whether it is up to the individual to decide. 1) The smoking ban contains different kinds of restrictions, which results in; it will be illegal to smoke at public places or work places. Penalties have been implemented to make the British people follow the new rules. The first article written by Robin Mckie, a science editor on The Observer has a very positive view on the smoking ban, which came into force in England in the year of 2007. Mckie uses a lot of examples from the real world to support his opinion. He mentions among other things Helena, Montana, where the number of heart attacks fell by 40 per cent in the six-month smoking ban. Mckie hopes it will motivate the smokers to quit the bad habit. It will also benefit the non-smokers because it minimizes the risk of getting lung cancer or heart diseases. The second article written by A. N. Wilson has a very different point of view on the smoking ban. He combines smoking with literature, and writes that the greatest writers of our time were smokers. He believes that a lot of their inspiration came, while they were lighting a cigarette, and he is afraid that the new ban will...
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...Ban Smoking in Public Buildings For several decades, smoking remains one of the most common and most unhealthy of human habits. Smoking, specifically in public, had generally been regarded as a personal choice that bystanders had little control over (Hsein-Ho 174). Now for the first time, the act of public smoking is becoming regulated, even restricted in many cities worldwide. Environmental activist Al Gore was quoted; “Secondhand smoke isn’t just unpleasant, it’s a risk to public health” (Smoak 130). The issue is that smoke directly affects everyone in the vicinity of a public place, restaurant or bar. Based on the evidence that a ban on smoking prevents secondhand smoke, it is important that an amendment banning smoking in public buildings is added immediately. The first and most pressing issue with smoking in public buildings is the major health risks involved with secondhand smoke. It is reported that over 50,000 Americans are killed annually by passive smoking (Garrison 44). Of that 50,000; 35,000 died from heart disease, 3,000 died from lung cancer, and the other 12,000 deaths are caused from other cancers. With this major death toll, it ranks second hand smoke as the third leading cause for premature deaths, it trails alcohol related deaths and smoking as the two leading causes (Smoak 129). Granted that not all secondhand smoke is consumed in public buildings, some people are exposed in their homes, over 2,000 people died in one year because of secondhand smoke and...
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...laws that ban smoking inside bars and other public places. Many businesses and schools have followed this anti-smoking movement and now restrict their employees and students to smoke only in specific areas around the office place and campus. Richland College’s current policy on smoking restricts smoking to certain areas around campus; however, there is movement towards banning smoking on campus altogether. Richland should not enforce a no-smoking policy, but should continue its current policy to equally consider both non-smoking and smoking students rights and concerns. It is indisputable that smoking tobacco is unhealthy for the human body. Studies have proven smoking can cause lung Cancer, Emphysema, and heart disease, among many other damaging health risks; however, whether a person smokes or not is entirely up to the decision of the individual. Although smoking may be damaging to a smoker’s health, it is that person’s decision, and no one else’s, to risk the health issues that may come along with smoking. Unfortunately, smoking does not only affect the health of smokers. Second-hand smoke, or smoke inhaled by passersby, is almost as damaging to a person’s health as the smoke inhaled by a smoker. It is important for non-smokers to not be forced to inhale the same toxins that smokers do. If smokers are allowed to decide whether to smoke or not then non-smokers should be allowed to do the same. Restricting smoking to specific areas around Richland campus permits smoking students...
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...Smoking Bans The smoking ban at Foothill College has been a school policy for over five years now. It’s implementation was originally virtuous, and by all means had good intentions, but it was also blind sighted. Smokers didn’t end up quitting, and nothing really changed. Over the years it was semi-enforced, but there were no real consequences, hence no point to the rule. Though the ban hasn’t really been enforced yet, I’m going to argue as if it is. Secondhand smoke is the primary argument for banning smoking, so that will be addressed. I will also emphasize on how smoking bans at colleges are morally wrong, ethically wrong, and a waste of resources. Many people hate cigarettes, and I don’t blame them. They are a disgusting habit that have no long term benefits whatsoever. It’s argued that schools banning smoking will not only help the people that don’t like cigarettes, but will help smokers quit. Stanford University recently made a smoking ban on part of their campus. In the article it says, "People still have the choice to smoke, but making it inconvenient to light up often helps those who wish to stop to achieve their desired goal (Richter). People can only smoke in the parking lots surrounding the multiple buildings that are now in the smoke free zone. This policy is morally and ethically wrong because smokers are now put in a corner. They either have to quit smoking, or walk away from their work, study, etc to smoke. It seems as if we don’t really have a...
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...The Smoking Ban Debate Smoking, a hot button issue that has gained momentum is on the verge of exploding. Smoking bans are the current answer to the growing backlash from the general public over second hand smoke, a controversial action which brings the subject of individual rights to the forefront. Tobacco use has been debated for hundreds of years, with the medical field describing tobacco use as a “deadly narcotic” as early as 1853. With momentum gaining a pinnacle, regulations implementing and enforcing smoking bans are widespread, with oppositions position that these bans impose on individual rights. David Hudson wrote “The Department of Justice once stated smoking as the single leading cause of death in the United States”. An author/ research attorney who specializes in First Amendment rights, his book, Smoking Bans, widely discusses the impact that smoking bans have protecting public health, while some believe it infringes on individual rights. Key issues surround the debate that revolve around individual choice, social responsibility, and governmental power, and with the issues bring a wide variety of interests. A 2000 lawsuit Supreme Court ruled the Food and Drug Administration was not allowed to regulate tobacco as a drug. To many, this seemed like a logical solution to a smoking culture glamorized by Hollywood in the 1950’s into the 1070’s. To others, it would have ineffective results as the Liquor Prohibition proved to be in earlier years...
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...` Public Smoking Bans Maria Robbins Ivy Tech Community College ENGL 111-JOF-Research Paper Cooper-3830 November 4, 2013 Abstract The smoking ban has caused smokers to adjust their smoking behavior. Public places have banned the smokers from smoking inside their businesses. The smoking ban has caused smokers to make choices. This has decreased their smoking and some have been able to quit completely. Still there are people who have smoked their whole life and have chosen not to stop smoking. Smokers do not have the freedom to smoke in public places that they once had. The public smoking ban has been the center of debates, because smokers feel it is their right to smoke when and where they want. The non-smokers want to be able to go out and enjoy a smoke-free environment. Public Smoking Bans Public smoking has been a right the smoker has had for years. Only in recent years has the public smoking ban law been put in affect. It took many years of debating over the fact if smoking in public should be ban. Smoking is an individual choice, and it is an activity that is absolutely legal. However, some states have passed laws to prohibit the activity in public and in workplaces. This legislation has been the focus of many debates in statehouses and city-county councils throughout the country. The smoking bans forces a smoker to not be welcome to smoke freely in public. For years the non-smoker had to deal with going out to...
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...going to be my pleasure today to explain to you why a smoking ban in a absolute necessity at our facility. Our main goal as a hospital is to promote wellness, one new way that we can do this by implementing an outdoor smoking ban. Lets make PHS like one of the thousands of other facilities in the nation that protect our patients to the best of our abilities. SLIDE 2: Peoria Hospital Systems is the largest hospital in our town. We are the trauma one facility and provide care to over half of our community. We started in 1911 and since day one we have taken pride in our ability to pioneer new and upcoming advancements. We should continue on this path by starting a trend of smoking bans in our area. SLIDE 3: As you all know, our mission statement reads… say it with me… we are committed. To delivering. Outstanding healthcare. Period. This means… The right care, at the right time, in the right setting, at the right cost, with the best possible outcome. We are successful when what we do makes things better for people, improving the health and well-being of body, mind and spirit. SLIDE 4: We work to make a positive difference. We use our talents, skills, and expertise as healthcare providers and as community leaders to improve the quality of life for people in our community. No excuses, no wavering, no distractions. This is simply what we do. By implementing this outdoor smoking ban, we will be doing exactly that. SLIDE 5: Smoking harms nearly every organ of the body. Some of these...
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...Ban Smoking in America Americans waste billions of dollars each year on tobacco products. Other drugs that are harmful, such as crack or marijuana, are illegal in the United States. If certain harmful substances are illegal, then cigarettes should not be permitted either. Smoking cigarettes are a proven killer of millions worldwide annually, but is perfectly legal. Cigarettes have a large affect on society in the area of environmental problems it carries with it. Smoking obviously pollutes the air and it definitely causes a lot of litter. People who smoke usually throw their butts anywhere such as out a car window, in someone’s yard, or even in a stream. Litter from cigarette butts is such a big problem because they take 18 months to 10 years to biodegrade. According to the New Jersey-based American Littoral Society, experts say: Cigarette butts rank at the very top of litter problems -- not just for their ubiquity, but for their toxicity and non-biodegradable nature…An estimated 1.7 billion pounds of cigarette butts accumulate in lakes, oceans, on beaches and the rest of the planet annually. (Carlozo) Not only are the cigarette butts ugly to look at, they also adversely affect wildlife. Cigarette filters are made to trap the carcinogenic agents in the tobacco and when they are thrown on the ground, those substances make their way into aquatic ecosystems which could be a threat to the quality of water. Also, there have been cigarette butts found in the stomachs of fish and...
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...Smoking Bans and the Positive Effects On June 11th of 2007 Governor Bredesen signed into law the “Non-Smoker Protection Act” that would become effective on October 1, 2007. Smoking is not allowed in all enclosed public places. Generally smokers complain and that say that non-smokers can choose to go to businesses that are smoke-free and that the “No Smoking Ban” should not be in place. Non-Smokers may find it tough to go to places that are smoke-free. There are exemptions to the new Smoking ban law. For instance hotel and motel rooms, up to 25% of capacity can have smoking rooms if they remain on the same floor and the smoke can’t get into the non-smoking rooms (IDPH Online). Having the choice to smoke should be protected by ones freedoms, but the non-smokers should also be able to have the right to protect themselves from the effects that secondhand smoke can cause to them. According to Laura Blue, the laws that limit smoking in business are contributing to less hospital visits and deaths that are tobacco related (Blue, 2012). These smoking bans have had a positive effect on helping people quit and also preventing children and teenagers from the exposure to secondhand smoke and the dangerous affects that it causes. Smokers need to understand the dangers of smoking and how their smoke affects other around them. There are 7000 chemicals found in tobacco and at least 250 of them are a cause of cancer. According to Cancer Research UK Tobacco-specific Nitrosamines are a very...
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...Ban Smoking in All Public Places Felicia N Nelson Virginia College Online Ban Smoking in All Public Places Smoking has become one of the burning issues of today’s democratic society. Despite the fact that many researches proved the harm that smoking inflicted on the health of a person, both smokers and non-smokers continue speculating about smoking and its hazardous impact. Naturally, legislators have become prone to banning smoking in public places in order to ensure health and safety of non-smokers, who want to avoid the exposure to cigarette smoke involuntarily. The smokers themselves share different viewpoints as to the smoking ban. However, the tendency is continuing toward the ban of smoking in the majority of public places, which include bars, restaurants, stores, workplaces and others. To protect nonsmokers, many states are banning smoking in public places (See Figure 1). In addition to the states that have been listed as having smoke free laws, 10 more states have enacted laws that prohibits smoking in one or two venues, but not all three venues. This essay focuses on laws that will prohibit smoking in private-sector worksites, restaurants, and bars. (See Figure 1) These three venues have been selected because they are a major source of exposure for nonsmoking patrons in public places. The CDC considers a state smoke-free law to be comprehensive if it prohibits smoking in these three venues. Some states have enact laws that...
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