Smoking Ban - Is it right? - [Closes 13/08/07]

[---MAD---]

I can't stand the smell for smoking. Its nasty and I always look at the smoker feeling pitty for them. There is no reason to smoke and hopefully the ban will reduce the number of people that smoke. It just causes health problems in long run and problems I would prefer not to have.

Smoking is pretty much like asking to die sooner but a whimps way out as they don't want to feel pain .

[DJ-Vimto]

As a Smoker, I think its only fair to show my point of view on this, i know DJ_Dude has already posted, but it is becoming a bit one sided.

I know many smokers will not agree with the ban, particularly where pubs, clubs and bars are concerned because it will mean standing outside, and if its not sheltered then it means getting wet when it rains

I personally agree with the ban, since the news of the ban coming into force started getting broadcasted in the media, it has made me think more and more about quitting, as well as the damage I have been doing to myself and people around me.


I do agree with a point that one person made, can't remember who it was, about the club/bar/restaurant owners having the choice as to whether or not smoking should be permitted. Although there can be complications with that I know, I won't bore you going through them



All in all, I DO support the ban, however I think that it needs looking at and revising, because the only part I do not agree with is the complete ban in all public places etc.

[---MAD---]

As a Smoker, I think its only fair to show my point of view on this, i know DJ_Dude has already posted, but it is becoming a bit one sided.

I know many smokers will not agree with the ban, particularly where pubs, clubs and bars are concerned because it will mean standing outside, and if its not sheltered then it means getting wet when it rains

I personally agree with the ban, since the news of the ban coming into force started getting broadcasted in the media, it has made me think more and more about quitting, as well as the damage I have been doing to myself and people around me.


I do agree with a point that one person made, can't remember who it was, about the club/bar/restaurant owners having the choice as to whether or not smoking should be permitted. Although there can be complications with that I know, I won't bore you going through them



All in all, I DO support the ban, however I think that it needs looking at and revising, because the only part I do not agree with is the complete ban in all public places etc.

Yeah its surprised people moan about going outside to smoke. If its that much of a problem, why go outside and smoke? Why not stay inside and socialise with your friend?

When you go home, smoke all you like. Over time, people will get used to it and probably start to quit which is a very good improvement.

[Shawnstra]

I think it is right. It should be against the law to "kill" someone, or shorten someone's life, or cause any irritation to anyone in a public place. A public place should be enjoyable for everyone to be in, and should not be spoilt by the smoke from cigarettes, which can be very irritable to some. Further more, it can encourage people to stop smoking, which can be a good effect from this ban too. However, they should, like some people have said, revise this ban. Like build smoking rooms around the country, etc.

Btw off topic: Usually on the bus, when its crowded, I would have to sit beside someone. No offense to smokers, but if the person I sit beside is a heavy smoker, it would become quite unbearable for me

[Dj_dude007]

Smoking ban is one of the best things this goverment has done in a long time. End of. :8

Your minus rep was quite pathetic just because I smoke. There is a reason that I smoke, and that it helps me calm down when feeling stressed and I also enjoy the social side to it. -Awaits comments that smoking doesn't help with stress-, anybody who says that obviously haven't experienced it themselves.

[CaptainAce.]

Yes it is good but you know everyone has their opinions :eusa_danc

[Browney]

Your minus rep was quite pathetic just because I smoke. There is a reason that I smoke, and that it helps me calm down when feeling stressed and I also enjoy the social side to it. -Awaits comments that smoking doesn't help with stress-, anybody who says that obviously haven't experienced it themselves.

Surely it only helps with stress if you're already addicted? Or am I talking rubbish?

[Mexel]

Agreed with above.
Smokers are murderers. Second hand smoke is their weapon.

Sorry to offend anybody, but when Hitler gased people, it was called murder, well infact it was "Crimes against Humanity"; so why should you get away with gassing us?

:S That is harsh. Hitler gased people to kill them. People smoke because its what there body needs. Most people start smoking at a young age when they dont know what there doing and then they get hooked to it. So 2bh there not murdering anybody ;l.

But i agree with the smoking ban =]

[Rizter]

Well i don't see the difference between second hand smoke and man slaughter to be honest. You are damaging someones health, unwillingly perhaps, but the effect is still the same.

[Matt,]

:S That is harsh. Hitler gased people to kill them. People smoke because its what there body needs. Most people start smoking at a young age when they dont know what there doing and then they get hooked to it. So 2bh there not murdering anybody ;l.

But i agree with the smoking ban =]

There body didnt need them to start smoking they made the choice themself because they continued there body now relies on it but most of the time people can quit they just choose not to try

Ok maby there not murdering they are still harming other people by smoking. If someone came up and punched you in the street they arnt murdering you but they are still harming you and they would get in trouble for it... So smoking in public places is harming people why shouldnt it be stopped?