... this, smoking costs governments millions of pounds ever year due to the large number of people who need treatment in hospitals for smoking related problems. If there was a ban, more people would want to quit smoking, therefore improving health from themselves and others and decreasing the amount of patients and deaths that are associated to smoking. More people quitting would also decrease rates of passive smoking sufferers. There is concern today about passive smoking and recent research has shown that non-smokers can suffer health problems if they spend long periods of time among people who do smoke. Having a ban would make non-smokers less susceptible to second-hand smoke, and shows these people respect by not forcing them to sit it smoker's fumes. Also, not smoking in public buildings generally creates a nicer, fresher atmosphere, especially in restaurants and clubs. Why it shouldn't be banned Firstly, smoking undoubtedly helps ...

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