Smoking should be banned.

Round 1
Ivisman96: "Smoking is a public health nuisance and should be banned outright. Not just in public places but everywhere. When used as directed, it kills."

Nimrod: Smoking is a public health nuisance just like drinking, fast food, a lack of sports in exchange for extended tv-watching, etc. Although it does not "kill" instantly it undoubtedly causes a higher risk for impaired health and premature death amongst others.

I admit: There is one main difference. Smoking does also affect other peoples well-being or even their health. For this reason it is banned in many public places, especially in the United States. Since I am a non-smoker, I enjoy this ban and agree with it. However, if somebody alone at his home decides to smoke, it is his personal matter. A ban would certainly be inadequate and disproportionate."

Round 2
Ivisman96: Hi Nimrod. Thank you for taking the time to debate this important topic. Just so we're clear, you are agreeing with banning smoking in public places ? But you believe that banning smoking in the home is a bit excessive ? If so, I will just address the private property issues. Look forward to a good debate.

Nimrod: Nimrod forfeited this round.