Smoking is a crime

If hurting a child is unlawful, it goes without saying that smoking should be unlawful, especially if it harms children. Frequently, the medical community comes with new evidence about the health dangers of smoking. Consequently, most of us expect the government to react swiftly towards these health issues. Unfortunately, the government reaction has always been slow. I feel that smoking is not an issue of personal freedom as long as it affects other human beings and the environment at the same time. Smoking around kids, especially in a small place like a car, will increase the health hazards for kids. Smoking tobacco remains the primary cause of many preventable diseases and has negative health impacts on people of all ages. It is known that children breathe faster than adults which explains why they are more susceptible to the health hazards of smoking. According to Health Canada, parents who smoke increase the chances that their children will develop asthma. This is why the proposed law is very important to protect children. It is a positive step forward that makes everyone hopeful of banning not only smoking but the production of all tobacco products.