One thing that is a no-brainer is a study that was released by two U.S. teams that researched the effects of public smoking. Both teams found dramatically lower heart attack rates in areas where public smoking was banned. The studies site the effects of second hand smoke on women and children.

The debate still rages on as smokers claim their rights to smoke wherever they choose. The recent smoking bans in bars and restaurants have outraged many who feel that smoking is their right. I think the beginning of the end for smokers is drawing ever closer and soon we will be rid of this nuisance.