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

[-Emz]

And rofl! I thought you were giving up anyway!

Erm I have, god what kind of person do you think I am? I think the age should be raised to at least 21, if not 25 you know? Yep definately 25..

[JackHb]

Erm I have, god what kind of person do you think I am? I think the age should be raised to at least 21, if not 25 you know? Yep definately 25..

say dat without the cig in ur other hand :@!

[-Emz]

no can do soz

[foxyfox00]

Yes Of Course. You are not physically mature until 18-22.
Why should young adults have access to this sort of product.

Here in Australia it is 18, the same for alchol. Smoking has been banned in 99% of public enclosed spaces and cigarette packets have pitchers of the effects of smoking. Its working with the addition of tv ads to reduce smoking

It is essential for the health of the community and is a vital step for all govenments

[FlyingJesus]

I disagree it is not a good idea, and it don't put me off from smoking cause they raise the price, it just means i need to spend 8 more p on a pack of ****.

Government still wins. If you quit they can say that such-and-such percentage of Britons have stopped smoking (and they can add "due to the tax increase") which shows them in good light. If you don't quit, they get more money. I fail to see how that isn't a good idea for the government.

[Spotteh]

they should leave it because its not going to stop the people all ready underage smoking an its too late now because 16 yr olds already smoke

[JackHb]

Government still wins. If you quit they can say that such-and-such percentage of Britons have stopped smoking (and they can add "due to the tax increase") which shows them in good light. If you don't quit, they get more money. I fail to see how that isn't a good idea for the government.

Because it won't stop me, it will just cost me an extra 8p.
Goverment are stupid anyway.

[Biseinen]

Yes, it should be.

Debate owned.

Edit: BUT, like anyone would pay attention, I've seen some 11 - 14 year olds smoking. >_>

[lolerskates]

Money, Money, Money. Thats what makes the world go round really, forget love thats just a myth. It'll always be around because the tax is good income for the goverment and if it's lower people can start buying them earlier and hence the goverment makes more money. :eusa_wall

[Edge]

Definatly should be raised. Should be banned in public places aswell cant stand it when your just walking around happily and normally till someone blows cigerette smoke in your face -.-