Yusismi Murni
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Prohibition
of Smoking in Public Place
Smoking
is a habit for people in the world, especially for man or boy. However, woman
sometimes can also smoke. Smoking has been a general habit in their life. Smoking
is one of the most deadly things a person can do to themselves and to others.
This essay will talk about pro and contra of prohibition of smoking in public
place.
Smoking
can bring some advantages for smokers. First, it can remove stress, because the
cigarette contains of substances that can make smokers feel comfortable. The second, smoking
can give spirit for smokers, whenever they have any problems, and they will get
better if they smoke. In contrast,
many people smoke in public places. They do not know that it can bring many
disadvantages for people around them.
First
of all, if smokers are smoking in public place, it can make air pollution. If the air is dirty, then it will
cause many diseases for passive smokers, such as lung cancer, cough, and
asphyxia. Smoking in public places also can bring contamination of environment.
For example, smokers sometimes will throw their cigarette arbitrariness, so
that it will make the environment become dirty.
In addition, Governor
of DKI Jakarta in year 2005 settled a new policy about forbid of smoking in
public place. The law said:
“The regulations governing non-smoking areas, including goals and objectives,
leadership and care taker, prohibited areas for smoking, a special place / area
for smoking, public participation, coaching and supervision, and sanctions
provided for violations if smoking in public places.” mentioned in this chapter that
are included in the "no smoking area" is: public places, workplace, learning
place, health centers, arena of children's activities, places of worship, public
transport.
In
summary, smoking in public places can bring many disadvantages, such as
diseases and contamination of environment. I agree with the prohibition of
smoking in public place, because it can cause fatal problem for people. The
smoke of cigarette will go fast into their body, and will cause many diseases.