Risks of Secondhand Smoking

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In this article, the writer claims that smoking can be shown to conclusively have a negative impact on both the smoker and the nonsmoker, and it is likely that the nonsmoker might suffer the greater sum of damage. Further the writer notes that when it is identified that the nonsmoker is a passive participant in the act of smoking, meaning that they have intentionally chosen to not smoke, this means that the act of smoking can turn them into victims.

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"While it is frequently argued that freedom of personal responsibility means that smokers can engage in their habit where they so please, the legislation of smoking habits is not done to infringe upon the freedom of the smoker but is instead directed to ensure the continued health of the non-smoker. Within the United States, personal liberties are not extended to cover the behaviors of those who engage in actions, practices, or activities which marginalize the health of others."

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