The title is "Smoking: Why It Should Not Be Banned."

It is a five page essay that basically states why smoking, even though it's un healthy, should not be banned.

In today's world, being a smoker is a pretty difficult task. Modern day protestors have brought many restrictions to the smoking industry. These restrictions include numerous non-smoking areas, a ban on cigarette television commercials, and a high tax on cigarettes. Even with these restrictions, many people choose to smoke. More than 47 million people in the nation continue to smoke cigarettes. This stands as proof that a great number of individuals want to smoke. But the fact that Americans have this desire is not enough to stop our government from pushing for a cigarette ban. Our nations leaders, such as Senators John McCain and Tim Rossin, have pushed for an all-out ban on tobacco smoking. There is even a push on campus, led by the Resident Hall Association, to prohibit smoking in dorm rooms.

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Protestors of the tobacco/smoking industry cite many reasons for wanting to ban cigarettes, including economical, environmental, and health reasons. However, it should not be up to the government to decide whether or not people can smoke.

The first huge reason why smoking should not be made illegal is because it has been proven that prohibition does not work. In 1920, alcoholic beverages were banned in the United States. The reasoning behind outlawing alcohol was that the less alcohol consumed, the less crime committed, and the better off the society would be. While this does seem like a fairly logical idea, one thing was overlooked. By banning alcohol, the government created a huge black market for the intoxicating substance. And in a time when money was tight and people would do anything to make ends meet, people viewed that black market as an opportunity to make...