The specter of an all-out ban kindles rage in some horticultural quarters.

Dr. DeBuono said there was no choice but to institute an all-out ban.

Experts say an all-out ban on carry-on luggage is unlikely because it could cause a major backlash from the lucrative business-travel segment.

While all-out bans are difficult to enforce, there is ample reason to discourage pit bull ownership.

Scottish fishermen's representatives are opposing an all-out ban and are calling for a series of restrictions on imports until there is a balanced supply at the markets.

The United States lost a struggle last month to obtain an all-out ban when a compromise passed the General Assembly's legal committee by one vote.

Australia began phasing out the use of phosphates in its detergents in 2011, with an all-out ban expected to take effect in 2014.

Such an all-out ban will only ensure that the cutting edge of biomedicine migrates to other shores.

Since an all-out ban on smoking seems unlikely in the near future, why not compromise and limit smoking in the air.