Stop Smoking
Smoking is an epidemic and it should be banned!
Before we begin...
Claim
Why is it dangerous?
In one cigarette alone there are 4,000 chemicals (Landu 27). Out of the 4,000 there are 43 chemicals that are linked with causing cancer(Landu 5). Nicotine is one of the main ingredients in cigarettes. Nicotine affects the brain in 7 seconds(Landu 22), increases mental alertness(Landu 33), and restricts blood flow to the heart( Landu 10). All of these side effects cause strokes(Landu 20), heart attacks(Landu 18), and many different types of cancers.
Why stop smoking?
How much does smoking cost?
A pack a day or a Ferrari?
Conclusion
People should stop smoking because it is the leading cause of death and because the cost of smoking is very high. If people stop smoking the death toll of people who die from lung cancer and other smoking related cancers will cease to exist. The price of health care will drop saving you money from your health care costs and cigarette carton costs. In conclusion, people should stop smoking to save money and to protect their health.
You wouldn't fart socially so why would you smoke socially?
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