Public Sphere Letter to the Editor

Evansville, IN 47714
April 15, 2009

Jon Webb
Editor in Chief
The Shield
Evansville, IN 47715

Dear Mr. Webb:

In response to the last letter to the editor, I am also for the smoking ban on campus because it will decrease the use of tobacco on campus and the number of those who are affected by lung cancer and involved in Relay For Life. For an english project, known as our Public Sphere Proposal, I participated during Public Sphere Week and educated my peers and other collegiate students on campus about Relay For Life.

When people smoke cigarettes, first and second hand smoke endangers lives, adjustment is necessary. As a proud member of Relay For Life, lung cancer is one of the primary cancer concerns for our organization. My Public Sphere activity will educate information about some types of cancers, but mainly lung cancer because it has become increasingly life-threatening. I am arguing this ban should be put in effect because it relates to my topic for my Public Sphere activity, which allows those who are looking for help to overcome their addiction.

Relay For Life allows volunteers/members to meet new friends and connect personally with those who have battled cancer and how they fought back. By straining the importance of health, one can learn new ways to be healthier, get rid of old, bad habits and have regular check-ups and procedures. What makes Relay For Life such a successful event? Entertainment and exercise are provided! This event is about celebrating our lives and the lives that were lost due to cancer.

Sincerely,

Chelsea Calentine