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Smoking Should be banned in Ontario

Smoking is one ugly monster. Cigarette smoke contains over 4,000 chemicals; 43 of which are cancer causing. Smoking is responsible for over 30% of deaths from cancer; it is also the number 1 cause of deaths from cancer. 25% of heart attacks are due to smoking (Smoking Facts). Not only does smoking kill smokers, but every year thousands die from second-hand smoking (Smoke-free, 2004). Why can't we understand there are absolutely no good results from smoking? Smoking should be banned completely in Ontario.
Some may feel that smoking shouldn't be banned because it profits variety stores, pub owners, and such. Smoking also helps the economy. It might also be felt that the government has no right to make its citizens healthy. People have also suggested that if smokers can't smoke they may abuse alcohol, or that smoking is what makes people have a good time. Another reason people feel smoking shouldn't be banned is that if there was a ban no one......

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