Which starts on 1st July. personally im looking forward to it for health reasons. But this also makes me believe that this will not be policed properly, Just like the Mobile-phone talking while driving because i have even seen police using their phone while driving. I just hope people are sensible about this because my attitude is if you can go without a cigarette on a long haul flight (say 9 hours approx) then you should be able to give up completely. Admitally i do not smoke so it's easy for me to comment. What do you think?
2007-06-27 08:43:21 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
It`s very good idea.We have that in Ireland & nobody complaining about.
Wish it to be everywhere.
2007-06-27 08:47:28 · answer #1 · answered by Inferno 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I am all for it too. I am a smoker but have always been careful not to inflict my second hand smoke on others. I do not smoke in my house or car and will go outside or well out of the way, If I am out and in the company of non smokers and children. If I had to go without a ciggarette for a long time(i.e. 9 hours) I think I might struggle, but hey, we sleep all night without smoking so I'm sure I would manage. Giving up isn't an easy task and I feel I'm not ready for that just yet, but who knows maybe soon hey? I can only imagine what quiz night will be like in the pub. We'll have to have the speakers re-directed outside. lol.
2007-06-27 08:56:34 · answer #2 · answered by DJJD 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't have a problem with the ban on health grounds (and I am a smoker) I have a big problem with the big brother attitude of this so called socialist government. If smoking is bad (and everyone would agree that it is, including smokers) why not make it illegal? Could it have something to do with the amount of tax that boulsters up the government coffers that come from ciggies? Also why ban smoking in all enclosed public areas except the houses of parliament and prisons. A bit 2 faced don't ya think
2007-06-27 08:58:43 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the smoking ban. Some people are against the ban because they say it is against their human rights - however, us non smokers have had to put up with inconsiderate smokers lighting up in pubs and restaurants while we are trying to enjoy our food and drink - difficult when smoke is drifting across. We have had the choice of whether to go to places or not where smokers have been able to freely inflict smoke on us. Smokers should realise that the time has come for them to have to make a similar decision if they wish to smoke. I am looking forward to being able to visit a pub or restaurant and returning home without smelling like an ashtray and having to wash all my clothes and hair to rid myself of the stale smoke. People who smoke probably don't realise what they smell like. The smoking ban should have come into place years ago.
2007-06-27 21:27:07 · answer #4 · answered by Beanbag 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Fight this ban tooth and nail. The Tobacco Taliban have conned the Government into making this law. Either separate smoking rooms or designated smoking pubs and clubs should be allowed. Freedom of choice for all should be the aim, and before the Anti-Smokers start going on about health, the smell of smoke etc, my answer is :- YOU have a choice, don't go into smoking rooms or smoking pubs.
2007-06-29 16:35:50 · answer #5 · answered by Freedom Fighter 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi High Five, I do agreed with you and i use to smoke 30 years ago and i STOP when i found out i was pregnant with my first daughter. I smoked a pack a day.Yes if you really want to STOP you can do it. I did without HELP from anyone or any drug Help. Having cleaner air and not smelling like an ashtray would be 1 good reason to STOP and the Big C is the biggest reason of all..
poppy1
2007-06-27 15:29:46 · answer #6 · answered by poppy1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I gave up smoking 6 months ago so I am prepared. I can tell you though that it was extremely hard - people underestimate that basically, you are giving up a drug - it's not easy I have tried so many times. Personally, it will be easier for me to go out now because I won't have to have the temptation of smoking! It will help some but others will not bother to go down the pub! I think it will balance out - those who don't go down the pub will be replaced by people who used to be put off by the smoke!
2007-06-27 08:48:57 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
In Wales where I splebitate during the dark hours of mid day we have had a smoking ban for two months now. It's so nice to go into a pub and enjoy a pint without smelling the horrible stench of cigarette smoke, which suprises me realy. You see,,, I'm a smoker myself, but I stand by what I say.
I just get fed up smoking in the rain now,,,,,one way to give up I supose.
2007-06-27 08:50:42 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I gave up smoking about 6 years ago and don't go to pubs as the prices are ridiculous. My problem is when i have to pass a pub the crowd outside smoking it can be a bit intimidating. I'm a fairly big guy so I don't get much hassle but it must be a nightmare for women to try to pass by.
2007-06-27 08:59:11 · answer #9 · answered by john m 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A small point about the supporting text to your question, the smoking ban in England will be enforced by local authority officials NOT the police.
Personally I think it's a good thing but increasingly no longer a big deal internationally.
2007-06-27 08:52:59 · answer #10 · answered by 203 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We have had it for a while already in Scotland and it's great. No more smoke belted into your face while at the bar and you don't go home smelling like an ashtray. I just can't believe it took so long for these bans to come into place considering the length of time the dangers of smoking have been known.
2007-06-27 08:47:36 · answer #11 · answered by Showaddywaddy 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋