Smoking Ban

Pothas · 14-02-2006, 02:27 PM

Smoking will be banned in all pubs and clubs from 2007 after MPs voted for a total ban this evening. I am unsure where i stand on this issue but i would probably alow smoking to remain in pubs if there was separate areas for eating. What are everyones thoughts?

Jamee999 · 14-02-2006, 02:31 PM

I'm all for it

Jungle Jumbo · 14-02-2006, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Jamee999

I'm all for it

So am I, in public places, restaurants, bars, hotels etc. However as much as I hate smoking/smokers, I feel that they should be allowed to smoke in private clubs (If it is permitted in the rules), which I think is half the argument.

BoyBrumby · 14-02-2006, 02:44 PM

I'm a non-smoker, but I'm anti a blanket ban. By all means allow individual pubs to ban it from their premises, but such a sweeping ban smacks of the nanny-state a bit.

I would imagine alcohol is responsible for a 1000x more deaths (through drunken drivers & alcohol related violence) that second-hand smoke is.

Armadillo · 14-02-2006, 02:48 PM

I hate having to passive smoke, all for the ban.

C_C · 14-02-2006, 02:52 PM

bollox!
I am a smoker and i think it is friggin stupid to ban smoking from bars.
why ? because of passive smoking giving you lung cancer and all that jazz ?
Well each time you walk 10 minutes by a standard arterial road, you are inhaling more toxins than an entire pack of second hand smoke !
It is uncomfortable/bad smelling ? well in that case, get some of those static smoke room thingies you find at seoul airport - no 'airtight room' business - just a 5 feetx5feetx5 feet glass panelled roofless enclosure with static stuff near the ground, which makes the smoke go up for about 1 foot and curl down into the static catchers....

Whats next ? ban chewing gums because they create such a nuisance ?

Smudge · 14-02-2006, 03:06 PM

I'm a social smoker (only light up after 10 pints or so) but I'm happy with the total ban in NZ. The workers shouldn't be forced to inhale other people's smoke. I happily go outside for a ciggy. And besides, it's provided a new form of picking up women - "smirting" (flirting while smoking).

PY · 14-02-2006, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Voltman

And besides, it's provided a new form of picking up women - "smirting" (flirting while smoking).

Always one for an opportunity ay Volts?

Neil Pickup · 14-02-2006, 03:17 PM

About time too.

Barney Rubble · 14-02-2006, 04:31 PM

Great news for me. As a non-smoker who can't stand the smell of smoke, it means being in pubs will be far more enjoyable for me. Screw the rest of you, smokers.

steds · 14-02-2006, 04:45 PM

I don't smoke, but if someone wants to smoke and if the owner of a premises wants to allow smoking, that's their business. And if you don't like it, **** off and find a bar owned by someone with the same views as you.

Scaly piscine · 14-02-2006, 04:52 PM

I think it was inevitable to an extent, it was only a matter of time before there was a wave of claims against employers for working in an environment where they're exposed to second-hand cigarette smoke.

Just a shame there'll still be the usual people who smoke right on the doorstep such that it is impossible to avoid them.

Smudge · 14-02-2006, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by PY

Always one for an opportunity ay Volts?

Unfortunately, I'm too busy dragging back on the ciggy to indulge in conversation.

FaaipDeOiad · 14-02-2006, 07:46 PM

I think it should be up to the individual establishments, personally. The issue of access to non-smoking pubs would sort itself out quickly enough.

33/3from3.3 · 14-02-2006, 07:47 PM

i dont care who smokes as long as they dont force it on me

14-02-2006, 02:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
Pothas Cricketer Of The Year Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Surbiton, UK Posts: 8,492	Smoking Ban Smoking will be banned in all pubs and clubs from 2007 after MPs voted for a total ban this evening. I am unsure where i stand on this issue but i would probably alow smoking to remain in pubs if there was separate areas for eating. What are everyones thoughts?

14-02-2006, 02:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
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14-02-2006, 02:44 PM	#4 (permalink)
BoyBrumby Englishman Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Doing the stance Posts: 42,658	I'm a non-smoker, but I'm anti a blanket ban. By all means allow individual pubs to ban it from their premises, but such a sweeping ban smacks of the nanny-state a bit. I would imagine alcohol is responsible for a 1000x more deaths (through drunken drivers & alcohol related violence) that second-hand smoke is. __________________ *- As featured in The Independent.* "This is not the time for namby-pamby promising youngsters who might just do something; not the time for building for the future. Pragmatism rules and they don't come more pragmatic than Rogers." - Victor Marks makes the case for stiff-legged and stiff-armed 35 year old left-handers in Ashes squads

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Armadillo State Vice-Captain Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Literate Essex- yes, it does exist! Posts: 1,092	I hate having to passive smoke, all for the ban. __________________ Member of LSU (bowl part time pies) RIP Fardin

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Smudge Hall of Fame Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Wellywood Posts: 16,552	I'm a social smoker (only light up after 10 pints or so) but I'm happy with the total ban in NZ. The workers shouldn't be forced to inhale other people's smoke. I happily go outside for a ciggy. And besides, it's provided a new form of picking up women - "smirting" (flirting while smoking). __________________ What do you mean?

14-02-2006, 02:52 PM	#6 (permalink)
C_C International Captain Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: World Posts: 6,990	bollox! I am a smoker and i think it is friggin stupid to ban smoking from bars. why ? because of passive smoking giving you lung cancer and all that jazz ? Well each time you walk 10 minutes by a standard arterial road, you are inhaling more toxins than an entire pack of second hand smoke ! It is uncomfortable/bad smelling ? well in that case, get some of those static smoke room thingies you find at seoul airport - no 'airtight room' business - just a 5 feetx5feetx5 feet glass panelled roofless enclosure with static stuff near the ground, which makes the smoke go up for about 1 foot and curl down into the static catchers.... Whats next ? ban chewing gums because they create such a nuisance ?

14-02-2006, 03:17 PM	#9 (permalink)
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14-02-2006, 04:31 PM	#10 (permalink)
Barney Rubble International Coach Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: All over the shop Posts: 10,191	Great news for me. As a non-smoker who can't stand the smell of smoke, it means being in pubs will be far more enjoyable for me. Screw the rest of you, smokers.

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steds Hall of Fame Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Riding public transport back and forth Posts: 16,914	I don't smoke, but if someone wants to smoke and if the owner of a premises wants to allow smoking, that's their business. And if you don't like it, **** off and find a bar owned by someone with the same views as you.

14-02-2006, 04:52 PM	#12 (permalink)
Scaly piscine Hall of Fame Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: North East England Posts: 18,557	I think it was inevitable to an extent, it was only a matter of time before there was a wave of claims against employers for working in an environment where they're exposed to second-hand cigarette smoke. Just a shame there'll still be the usual people who smoke right on the doorstep such that it is impossible to avoid them. __________________ National Scrabble Champion 2009, 8th in 2009 World Championships, gold medal (team) at Causeway, 2011 Masters Champion 24 Hour Scrabble World Record Attempt for Charity, in aid of Daisy Chain and End Polio Now Countdown Series 57 Champion King of the Arcade Reply from mods to my prank bans in public: Reply from mods to my prank bans in private: MSN - evil_budgie @ hotmail.co.uk

14-02-2006, 07:46 PM	#14 (permalink)
FaaipDeOiad Hall of Fame Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Australia Posts: 18,682	I think it should be up to the individual establishments, personally. The issue of access to non-smoking pubs would sort itself out quickly enough. __________________ I know a place where a royal flush Can never beat a pair

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