Pragmatism

The policy of banning of smoking in public places and specially setting up areas for smokers in cofeee shops and etc..

I think that the policy is a very good response to the feedback given by the public in response to inhaling too much smoke when being in public. Also, this enables the people eating in coffee shops to feel more comfortable when they are eating and wont be disturbed by the smell of smoke. By inhaling a puff of smoke you'll be breathing in like 4000 different chemicals, second hand smokers will be affected and it will harm their health.

However, in my opinion, this on may cause unintended problems. Banning may increase the illegal trade and smuggling of cigarettes, as happened to alcohol during the prohibition in the US. This is a big step the government has taken to discourage Singaporeans from smoking. I think that there should a complete ban on smoking. I mean nobody can deny that smoking is bad for your health, for the good of the other people, smoking should be banned.

Our economy can improve as people are no longer spending their money on buying cigarettes besides it strengthen the government's commitment to further reduce tobacco-related diseases and deaths.

Smoking is the leading cause of preventable illness, disability and premature death in the world. Issues such as internet and satelite campaigns and tobacco industry marketing strategies, are trans-border issues and contribute to the global tobacco epidemic.There are currently about 5 million tobacco-related deaths a year worldwide. By 2030, if present trends continue unchecked, the figure will increase to 10 million deaths per year. In Singapore, smoking kills approximately 7 Singaporeans a day. Therefore, the ban on smoking is definitely the right thing to do..

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