We agree that smokers have the right to smoke, however non-smokers have the right to breathe in unpolluted fresh air as well. It is also unnecessary for people to work; while in some extent they are exposed to unnecessary danger like smoke from smokers. That’s why it is important to soon ban smoking from public. Moderator:
I invite the third speaker from the negative team. Please welcome, Miss Retno.
Retno:
If enough people want to go to non-smoking bars, companies will set up non-smoking bars. If there are no non-smoking bars, this suggests that very few people want them. In fact, some people don’t mind to be or stay with smokers. They also realize the smoke may harm them, since it is acceptable for people to work in dangerous condition. It is also unfair to turn working men in bars into jobless since no smokers will drop by. Therefore, there is no need to ban smoking in public places.
Moderator:
I invite the reply speaker from the negative team. Please welcome, Miss Retno.
Ayu:
Some people don’t really mind to be in smoky places and breathe in. It is also an accepted view among adults to smoke although it is harmful to bodies to some extent. Banning people will turn out some business and many workers will turn into jobless. It is ridiculous for the government to claim the right to discourage smoking for the funds spent on treating smoking-related diseases, since the smokers also pay for the high taxes from cigarette.
Moderator:
I invite the reply speaker from the affirmative team. Please welcome, Miss Retno.
Retno:
The proposition that government should ban smoking in public places is making any sense. The reasons are smoking is harmful not only for smokers but also people nearby and workers are also not allowed to be exposed to unnecessary danger such as smoke. It is far more worthy to use the government’s fund to other sectors than to treat smoking related-diseases. That’s why the house should ban smoking in public places.
Moderator:
Ladies and Gentlemen. It is time for the adjudicators to make a discussion and then, after a while, decide the winner of the debate. Adapted from: http//idebate.org
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