Despite all the harmful effects of tobacco, it is legal in nearly all countries. Over a billion people across the world of different age groups smoke cigarettes. Both the active and passive smokers have severe impacts on health, many have cancer, asthma and other lung and heart-related problems – but still, it is not banned.
Often, people start smoking during college due to peer pressure. However, soon, they are addicted to it. Many smokers have erratic responses about the harmful effects – some say that they live only once and thus should enjoy life to the fullest, and others it is all written in destiny. Such behaviour force to think that governments must intervene and ban tobacco. On the other hand, it was found that many people in developing and underdeveloped countries were not aware of the adverse effects of smoking – when realised they gave up smoking.
Governments over the years have legislated and reduced the consumption of cigarettes over the past years by levying more tax on cigarettes. Some countries increased the age for smoking to 21 years. All adults are sensible and thus are responsible for the decisions they make. Instead of a forced ban, individuals must act responsibly and understand that being healthy and living long will let them and their families lead a happy life.