Medical studies have shown that smoking not only leads to health probl…

> Medical studies have shown that smoking not only leads to health problems for smokers but also for people close by. For this reason, smoking should not be allowed in public places. Opponents argue that banning smoking would possibly affect the freedom of choice or lead to the closure of many bars and pubs. However, supporters of this ban place people’s health problems at the top of the scale. Write an essay for an educated reader to discuss your opinions about whether public smoking should be banned or not.