1. Reply to Amanda Gerko: (90 words) I think what we do now is a great way to ba

1. Reply to Amanda Gerko: (90 words)
I think what we do now is a great way to balance the rights of smokers and non-smokers. I think separating people who smoke from people who don’t is the best answer because fumes of cigarettes have been known to harm people. cigarette smoke doesn’t just harm the person who smokes it harms others, such as people who have asthma and other respiratory illnesses. With a small percentage of people smoking at a time it’s not fair to expose people who choose to not smoke. These harmful chemicals. As a social worker I wouldn’t encourage my client to quit smoking because I know that in some cases this is a coping mechanism. It also isn’t in my scope to provide any medical advice, and in this case, I feel as though this is medical advice. However, it is in my scope to address health concerns that may come with smoking. For example, if I have a client who chooses to smoke cigarettes from my education, I know that this can impair their brain development . at my place of work I take phone calls from a lot of people who are low income. In most cases they need help with rent or a utility bill. When I come across somebody who smokes and has a bill for $600 a month in cigarettes I address this with them, this is a hard conversation to have as if one wants to smoke they should be able to. However, it is important to educate people that they need to live within their means and if that means quitting smoking or at least reducing the amount that they smoke, then that needs to be done. As I mentioned before, smoking can be a coping mechanism for a lot of people, and by telling a client to quit smoking we are taking away their coping mechanism. Another factor is living with children in the home, and those children may have asthma, or another respiratory issue.
2. Reply to SARAH BETROS:
Cigarettes are legal, and we all know there are no health benefits. Cigarettes have warning labels on their packages, and people understand the risks of consuming tobacco products and cigarettes. We know that smoking can cause cardiovascular disease, cancer, respiratory diseases, and lung cancer. However, other substances, such as alcohol, are legal and cause health problems. I don’t think cigarettes should be illegal because people have the right to consume that product and know the risks that go with any drug. However, we know healthcare costs are continually rising at this point, no matter what. Healthcare is expensive in this country. Do you really think that America will stop selling cigarettes when they’re making money off of individuals who develop these diseases from smoking and even not smoking? Sadly, healthcare in this country is a business, and no matter what, it will be expensive, and insurance premiums will go up. America will not stop selling tobacco and smoking products, especially since they profit off and it’s a billion-dollar business, capitalism at best.
3. Reply to AMANDA GERKOII
I think this is a very good question, but a difficult one at times. I am somebody that sees things from multiple perspectives, and I often play devil’s advocate. I feel like cigarettes should be illegal only because they have so many known carcinogens. in them that people willingly inhale. Some brands use bathroom cleaner in their formulas and that is just disgusting. However, from the other side, there are no associated health benefits and just because you smoke doesn’t mean you’re going to get cancer or COPD. When it comes to talking about high insurance premiums, I think it’s fair to charge people who smoke higher rates because there is more of a likelihood that they will need medical services. They are also going against what doctors say in that smoking is harmful. I also think it is fair to charge them more due to the impact they may have on other people in their environment, especially children who have health conditions. I would say the same for people who smoke marijuana as well because even though there are health benefits to that such as pain management, there are still effects on your lungs. However, it’s easy to lie on insurance forms saying that you don’t smoke, so how do insurance companies really know that you don’t smoke? Maybe my opinion is harsh, but I’m looking forward to what other people have to say about this matter.