Even with the recent publications that deal with the devastating effects of smoking, people continue to smoke. If they want to suck chemicals into their bodies, that is their choice, but when the secondhand smoke they produce begins to affect those around them, something needs to be done.
In my paper, I will discuss a policy that supports the use of smoking bans in many public places, but not in places where a great deal of the revenue comes from smoking, such as in hookah and cigar bars. I will discuss the negative health effects of secondhand smoke, the health improvements experienced by employees when smoking was banned from an establishment that previously allowed it, the negligible effects of smoking bans on revenues, the arguments against claims that say smoking bans are unconstitutional, and the reason that a few exceptions should be made. I have a decent amount of information as of right now, but I feel like I will need to do some more research as I write my paper so I can better support my claim.
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Your topic proposal seems to cover the main topics of argument for your 'controversy.' In an argument like this, where some believe they have specific rights, it will be interesting to see what you say about the rights of those who are in the path of secondhand smoke. I think that you will have a clear perspective, and that you will be able to support it with your information.
Ally, it looks like you have been armed with heavy ammunition for a policy paper on this issue. Now is your chance to go for it:-) Since you are arguing for a policy that would apply everywhere, with the exception of a small group of establishments, make sure you lay out the reasons for both the general case and the exception. Why should it be imposed at almost all places? Why would the hookah bars be an exception?
It seems like you have everything figured out and have a pretty clear cut argument against smoking, but if you dont mind me asking, out of all of the problems with the world why did you decide to fight smoking?
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