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

[mxavier11]

just ban smoking from everywhere easy solution.

[Darren_x]

NORRRR IT SHUDNT !

[bubble79]

I've mentioned this before, and so have many other people. You can't ban smoking completely. Thios debate seems to be going round in circles

[Ezzie.]

I find that people can ruin their lungs and raise the chance of themselves getting lung cancer before they're even aloud todrive. One point that puzzles me :s
To ban smoking completely would ruin the economy, but I do believe that a partial ban should come in order, maybe the limit of cigarettes per week for example?
If smoking was completely banned the addicted users of this "drug" would search for blackmarket sellers who would sell the cigarettes for a LOT more than the shop selling prices were.

[Frank459]

Do what we (Scotland) do.

Ban smoking in public places

[FlyingJesus]

That's coming into action in the summer supposedly. I think it's a good idea, as it makes all the people who complain about smokers quiet, and also means that the government can keep all their much-needed tax money.

[bubble79]

I agree fully with a smoking ban in public places because smoking is antisocial and disgusting to non smokers.

[James.]

sHOULD stay as it is.

[FlyingJesus]

just ban smoking from everywhere easy solution.

Just saw this post at the top of the page, and I'd like to point out that it wouldn't be easy, or a solution.

[Kingzy]

Hmmm... I can't really say since I live in America where the cigarrette age law has ALWAYS been 18 and alcohol isn't allowed 'til 21.