The debate about whether or not smoking in public should be prohibited is currently a contentious issue in America. While some states have decided to place bans on all public smoking, many states still have not done so. There are many arguments on each side and the evidence is controversial. The basic argument is about potential health risks against personal freedom. While there is not an absolute right answer, most of the evidence goes in favor of smoking bans, as the loss of personal freedom is minimal compared to the harm that could be done due to public smokers.
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