The causation for this petition is:
1. 443,000 people die prematurely from smoking or exposure to secondhand smoke, and another 8.6 million live with a serious illness caused by smoking. Source: CDC
2. People exposed to secondhand smoke have made a voluntary choice not harm their bodies with this product. Yet, their bodies are still affected and they can suffer illness and death from secondhand smoke.
3. New studies indicate that thirdhand smoke is a very real issue that can ave negative effects on people who choose not to smoke.
4. Children in homes where parents or siblings smoke are put at high-risk for asthma and other diseases. Children are unable to remove themselves from the situation, making them hostage to a dangerous environment.