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Why We Shouldn T Smoking Be Banned Persuasive Essay

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Right now, all I ask of you is to have an open mind towards what I am going to say, and for you to keep your remarks to yourself until I have finished. For as long as I can remember, every car ride you would light a cigarette or two. You might not have noticed, but for those seven minutes, I held my breath, so the amount of toxins entering my body would be minimal or, at least, less dangerous. And every night while you slept, I would hear your cycles of coughing, snoring, and nothing― your sleep apnea would stop your breathing. Even at a young age, I was concerned. Now, I am still concerned about your poor health, and I believe that it is linked to your smoking habit. In order for your health to improve and for me to have my father around longer, I need you to quit. …show more content…

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, secondhand smoke is known to trigger lung cancer, heart disease, and even stroke in adults and asthma and ear and lung infections in children. But you live alone so most of that does not pertain to you, right? Think about your cat, whose lungs are almost identical to those of humans. Smoking affects her, too. Petfinder.com states that cats living in smoking homes are three times more likely to develop cancers of the mouth and lymph nodes. I am sure that deep down, you know that your cigarette usage affects others, so why do you

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