now smoking has been outlawed in enclosed spaces what will the health zealots go after next?

Question

butwhatdoiknow you sound like a smug health zealot who skillfully avoided answering the question by solely focusing on smoking we hope that you choke

Answer 1

It should go to banning the drivers of cars who have blasted my children with the product of their exhaust pipes which were on exactly the same level as their faces when I was wheeling them in their buggies across the road.
It should go to thinking about the children in China who are held in virtual slavery to make the rubbish which we buy so cheap.
It should go to thinking about the adulterants which are added to the food we buy when we don't have the time or effort to cook our own.
But it won't.
The zealots won't do anything if it affects their comfort.

Answer 2

Ron, there is the third way. There are 'smokeless cigarettes' available on the market which deliver a 'hit' of nicotine but do not inflict smoke on the gen public. eg 'Endit', 'Ananova' and 'Crafe away'. The reason the smoking lobby 'won' was that smokers comprise only 30% of the population and mainly C3>DE class and below. Equivalent measures would fail against motorists and polluting emissions as these constitute 95% of the whole population. 'Health zealots' may try to deny equal NHS access to smokers, drinkers, the obese and the aged. Beware!

Answer 3

Sorry but anyone that thinks the right of people to poison the air in an enclosed space somehow overrides the right of others to breath clean air is a total and utter moron. If you think that stopping this disgusting situation is just being zealots you really do have my pity.

You'll never EVER be able to smoke legally in a pub or (even more importantly as far as I'm concerned) a restaurant again in your entire life. HOORAY!!!!!!! Sorry to be so smug but I've waited years and years for this! HA HA

Answer 4

I personally don't see why it's so hard for the morons who don't smoke to just quit going to the places that allow smoking. They just go there so they can moan and complain about the smell and about how bad it is for their health. You hear these people complain about smoking. But they'll stand behind an idling (smoking) car complaining about the smoking that's going on inside and not even realise they're standing in exhaust. They're totally oblivious to everything else that's going to end up killing them. I personally hope they all have brain aneurysms and die.

and no I'm not a smoker.

Answer 5

I think it will be outlawed in the streets. I dont agree with doing that but its my best bet.

I am happy it is outlawed in enclosed public spaces and I am a social smoker - it makes clothes and hair stink and does encourage more smoking. Pretty bad for the staff that work in those places.

Answer 6

Well, first off, it'll be smoking in your own home, beginning with those in council-owned property. Then, it'll move on to alcohol.

The zealots will have to be very clever about that one, though, since they are all fond of a small sherry at Christmas. I reckon a massive tax on bulk purchases from off-licences to begin with. That should serve to nobble the workers without affecting the caviariosi.

Answer 7

Well asked - I don't smoke, think its kind of stupid personally BUT I am against that bloody awful ban. A bunch of self righteous, control freaks who indulge in Britain's obsession in banning and controlling things.

What will come next - who bloody well knows but as a passionate biker I am worried about that. Booze, fast food, playing rugby, Isle Of Man TT, body piercing, ski-ing, enjoying yourself ... surely all of these and more must be on the list of the short sighted, self centred morons. As I keep saying they should be careful what they wish for, they might just get it and more!

Answer 8

This is all part of the 'we know what is best for you' type of legislation. I do not smoke, but if there were smoking and non-smoking pubs, I would then still have the choice as to whether I went in them of the smokers. Next target, definately red meat. I reckon the smart money is in soya and seaweed.

Answer 9

whatever it is it will have to be a money spinner and it must affect small local buisnesses.
the goverment are pushing small buisnesses out of the market , including pubs
alcahol and fatty foods will be the next target , no more fatties buying chocolate and no more drinkers going to the off licence
how about increasing taxes to pay for the enforcement of the no smoking law

Answer 10

Ah how dare they ruin your right to poison yourself? I quite agree you have the right to do as you wish......so long as you don't bother anyone else. I know a few smokers and the ban may just be the help they need to quit for good. It'll certainly be nice not to have my hair and clothes from the night before reaking of tobacco and not waking up after a night out with a tightened chest and blocked nose.

Michael and SnowFox, I hope you're right, Vince, I hope you're not, and my guess is they'll ban England shirts next, though I'd sooner it was Big Brother, urban dwellers in 4 x 4s and oil seed rape.