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LETTER: Cigarette smoke hurts everyone 

Do you enjoy the smell of cigarette smoke during a meal? I don’t. I have written this persuasive essay to try and get the laws in Anderson’s restaurants changed.

Is second-hand smoke worse than the smoke coming off the cigarette? Scientists have done studies on that question, and found that it is. . . .

In conclusion, I believe that if you can’t get up and go outside to smoke that’s sad, inconsiderate and lazy. Not to mention you should be able to make it through dinner without a cigarette. I realize it’s an addiction, but still at least go outside to respect the other people who don’t smoke. Also, no matter how far you sit from it you can always smell it.

Thank you for your time.

Ash Padgett, Anderson

Editor’s note: This letter, from a middle school student, is published with the permission of parents, as the writer is underage.

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