New York City Smoke-free Air Act. Introduction. I remember that when I was child, I saw one public service announcement on the television that was performed by the actor from "The King and I". In an announcement, he said, "If I had not smoked cigarettes, I would not have to tell you smoking was hazardous to the health". An announcement was played after he had died in lung cancer, which was caused by smoking. This …showed first 75 words of 1152 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1152 total…in smokers as well as nonsmokers. They harm adults as they do youth. Although smoking has only negative effects on the body, the use of cigarettes is legal while other drugs are banned. Most products proven dangerous are banned or recalled. Cigarettes should be no different. I think that smoking should be banned in public places because I can't see why something that could save so many lives by changing a simple rule is permitted.