While eating dinner at El Ranchito an acrid
             plume of smoke wafts over my table causing my eyes to
             water and my nose to become congested. Once again
             another inconsiderate smoker has ruined a nice meal.
             Second-hand smoke is both a danger and a discomfort
             to non-smokers, and should be banned in public
             Medical research has proven that second-hand smoke
             creates a higher risk of cancer and respiratory
             distress in non-smokers. Children who are frequently
             exposed to cigarette smoke are at a greater risk for
             infections. They are also sick more often than other
             Cigarette smoke also plays havoc with some peoples
             allergies and sinuses. When I am around a
             concentrated amount of smoke my sinuses immediately
             plug up, and I cannot breathe easily the rest of the
             Smokers may argue that they have a right to smoke,
             and this freedom is being taken away by not allowing
             them to smoke indoors. Smokers also believe they
             should not have to brave the elements to satisfy
             their addiction, and non-smokers should leave the
             facility if they do not like the smoke.
             I agree with smokers that our rights are slowly
             being taken away by an oppressive federal government.
             I also understand that smoking is legal, but I do not
             condone the harming of others by second-hand smoke
             just so a few smokers can smoke indoors.
             In conclusion, I respect our freedoms, but smoking
             should not be allowed in public buildings.
             Protecting our health and the health of our children
             is important, that is why I am in favor of a nation
             wide ban on smoking in public facilities.
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