*DEBATE* Should the age of being allowed to buy cigarettes be raised from 16 to 18

[bubble79]

I agree, and there would also be the added thrill of doing something which is banned at a much later age. And a lot of people behind the counter in shops is only about 16, so people would still be able to get them themselves if they looked old for their age. When was the last timeyou saw someone being asked about their age when trying to buy cigarettes? Or even booze really becAUSE the same thing applys.

[Webhamster]

Yes it should, I hate smokers, and all them young kids that smoke them, idiots!

I also disagree with the type of shops that sell alcohol and cigs to people that don't look 21, I think people that don't look 18, should be asked for ID.

Did I mention I think that Alcohol and Cigs should be raised to 21.

[FlyingJesus]

Yes it should, I hate smokers, and all them young kids that smoke them, idiots!

Useful argument there.

I also disagree with the type of shops that sell alcohol and cigs to people that don't look 21, I think people that don't look 18, should be asked for ID.

That's the law anyway, you're meant to ask for ID...

Did I mention I think that Alcohol and Cigs should be raised to 21.

No you didn't, nor did you post any reasoning for.. well, anything.

[meta1gearsold3]

Here, the limit is 18.

[bubble79]

*sarcastic moment ahead* Wow! That's really going to win taht debate metagearsolid! *sarcaticness over*

I think 21 is a bit old, especialy for alcohol, but cigarettes I'm going to focus on, because people are legally adults in Britain at 18, and so forcing them to wait until 21 seems harsh for things like booze and cigarettes. I think, if things wetre raised to 21 like that then they could not call you an adult at 18, because as an adult you shoul;d be able to make your own choices about drink, and, although I detest it, smoking.

[-!scotty-!1]

They should just ban smoking all together.

[bubble79]

I hate smoking however I am not in favour of a complete ban. These are my reaosns.
1) Britain gets a lot of money from the very high taxes placed on cigarettes, and although a lot of this is used to cover the NHS for smoking related illnesses, I think some isn't and so we, as a country would lose out finacially.
2) If smoking was banned, then it still wouldn't stop entirely. It would still carry on like drugs are now, and from this the country would lose more money, we would still have smoking related ilnesses, and there would be more violence as people often end up shoplifting in order to pay drug dealers, which if such a popular drug was banned, there would be more of.

And finally,
3) As long as people are aware of the risks, which is what our country shoud be trying to promote, and as long as they don't inflict their habit on other people, which is why I believe in a public smoking ban, then I think that as adults, people should be able to smoke, if they wish, and can afford it.

[FlyingJesus]

Finally, someone intelligent in the debate ^_^ +Rep
Shame I agree with you, that kinda dulls the moment

Edit: Anyone know where Mentor's gone? He put up some good arguments for a while before he left.

[micky.blue.eyes]

I hate smoking however I am not in favour of a complete ban. These are my reaosns.
1) Britain gets a lot of money from the very high taxes placed on cigarettes, and although a lot of this is used to cover the NHS for smoking related illnesses, I think some isn't and so we, as a country would lose out finacially.

I don't think a country would lose out financially, no smokers would mean less sick people, which means less medical costs and a better working society, so you would win on that.
But I agree with you that smoking can't be banned.

[holo-jonny]

smoking is a waste of money.
they cost loads of money and they can actually kill you.
I think that since OAP`s don`t have to work to get money and since they will die soon anyway they should be the only ones getting them.
increase the ciggarette age to 60.

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