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Pros And Cons Of Ban On Tobacco Should Be Banned

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The ban is also supported by those who believe it is morally wrong to entice people to engage in a behavior so detrimental to good health, and further argue that it is a government's responsibility to protect the health and well being of its peoples. There are also those who base their opposition based on the financial impact. The costs of lost productivity, treating tobacco related illness, the financial impact of illness and death on families are staggering. Monies not spent on cigarettes could be spent on services and goods. (2010. “Ban on Tobacco Ads by the Government of India”)

There are those who do not support such a ban. Among the many reasons for their disapproval are those centering around limiting the intrusion of government into personal choice and restraint of trade. Many believe that government should not be able to restrict personal choice, or restrict the advertising practices of a legal product. They further argue that the ban will be difficult if not impossible to enforce, since the ban does not include traditional Indian tobacco alternatives or advertising in foreign media outlets. They also point to opposing studies that show no correlation between advertising dollars spent and tobacco products sold. (2010. “Ban on Tobacco Ads by the Government of India”) …show more content…

Those against the ad ban point out that the tax revenue generated by the tobacco industry add to the government coffers. They further argue that in India, the government contributes so little to its health and welfare systems that the benefits of tobacco’s monetary contribution to the economy trump the cost of healthcare. They further argue that the cost illnesses caused by tobacco usage are offset by those who die early from tobacco related illness. Premature deaths save the cost of government benefits and pensions. (2010. “Ban on Tobacco Ads by the Government of

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