1. The Effects of the Smoking Ban on Our Community -Cassandra Christensen

2. Explanation Debate: People disagree on whether or not the government can control smoking bans About 3,400 people die of secondhand smoke For: Protection from cancer and other illness Against: Nobody has the right to regulate smoking.

3. Causes Secondhand smoke – People did not want to get illnesses from secondhand smoke Ruins the restaurant experience – Smoke can ruin food and clothes Peer pressure – People will not face peer pressure

4. Effect Negative for Economy – People less likely to go to bars Positive for Economy – Non-smokers more likely to go out Positive for Health – Less exposure to second hand smoke

5. Connections I like the smoking ban – I like that my clothes smell good and that I am not inhaling smoke My brother does not like the smoking ban – “It is real inconvenient. I do not want to stand in the cold to enjoy my cigarette”

6. Solutions Establishments that do not serve food can have smoking Allow for non-smoking sections Keep things the way they are

7. Details Due May 25 th Print or Email clchristense@cps.edu Minimum of 6 slides – 7 if you have an additional section Make sure that you have main ideas and important stats Use creative graphics and pictures