CHANGE: Starts On You!

Dear  Sir President:

                Greetingss!

                Sir, recently your administration purposed a complete ban on smoking in public areas.

                For me, it is a good proposal that’s overdue, but willl it be better if the ban is expanded to cover all public areas?

                A complete ban will change smokers lifestyles, and eventhough many substances such as carbon monoxide, tar and nicotine in cigerette smoke are hazardous to their health, they are all adults who are told enough to make their own choices instead of being told what to do by other people.

                It seems that smokers are being discriminated against, but they may have made a lot of contributions to society-is the ban fair payment for their great contributions?

                On the other hand, if the ban is not enforced, its unfair for the non-smokers, who are forced to breathe in the poisonous smoke and face the same health risks. Don’t they have the right to breathe in a freshed air and avoid health risks, especially the restaurant staff who are working in a closed area filled with second-hand smoke.

                Even for pedestrians in the crowded streets, all they can do Is to cough and cover their noses with their hands.

                I can see no reason smokers should enjoy the right to harm others. Only non-smokers know how deeply it hurts. I often leave a restaurant without finishing my meal merely because I cant bear the second-hand smoke.

                Furthermore, smoking is just like drug abuse and is even more disgusting as it brings many side effects to others. It is undeniable that smiking is harmful to everyone, but many people are blind to their own faults. If  the total ban is enforced, it’s a chance for smokers to be considerate and take more time to lead a healthy life.

                Also, it prevents children from imitating smokers. So, will any sensible person disagree with this welcome ban?

                I hope Sir President for the change and also help and cooperation of your administration to enforced smoking ban.

                                                                                                          Very truly yours,
                                                             FLORDELITO ALVIN T. RESUELLO