*DEBATE* Should public smoking be banned? Winner = Klock

[Corey777]

You might all be against this BUT:

Dieing is a fact of life. We can't stop it. So why, reck some people's addictions for like one person who is annoyed at say 3 people. Its like saying "I'm addicted to Orange Squash" and I couldn't stop drinking it. Nobody could stop me except me.

The only people who can stop smokers. Is themselves.

Dying is a fact of life. We can't stop it. But, we can live it to the fullest and try and live as long as possible. Why cut down 10 years of spending time with family just because someone smokes?

Why ruin someones addiction? Usually people with addiction want help. They dont want to be left alone to deal with their own addiction. They need help, support. So why not make the ban now and try and stop future generations from smoking? Why not try and prevent these problems from repeating and learn from our mistakes for the benefit of our children?

I mean, don't get me wrong. I'm kind of against smoking, but I don't mind if people smoke, as long as they don't smoke near me or as long as children aren't affected.

I think that is what it really boils down to. Everyone is happy and gets to continue what they do without the risks of passive smoking. If the smoker wants to smoke, go ahead, but don't affect others while you pollute yourself.

[Laura.]

My view is that, as long as you're either smoking and not bothering anyone, and that smoking is banned in places such as beaches, schools, children playgrounds, those kind of areas in general. Then I guess everyone is happy. Well, except the smoker in the future.

I mean, don't get me wrong. I'm kind of against smoking, but I don't mind if people smoke, as long as they don't smoke near me or as long as children aren't affected.

Im the same on that view.

It should be banned where a lot of children go, such as; beaches, schools, children playgrounds as BLuweesH said.

A few years back I went to a safety convention at my local town and they were saying about 4/10 of people we know will smoke.

I was like. Wow.

[BLuweesH]

Dying is a fact of life. We can't stop it. But, we can live it to the fullest and try and live as long as possible. Why cut down 10 years of spending time with family just because someone smokes?

Why ruin someones addiction? Usually people with addiction want help. They dont want to be left alone to deal with their own addiction. They need help, support. So why not make the ban now and try and stop future generations from smoking? Why not try and prevent these problems from repeating and learn from our mistakes for the benefit of our children?

Well it can be stopped, plus some people need to smoke, maybe as it's a way to relieve it. But as it was said earlier in this thread, the manufacting, trafficking and use of drugs such as marijuana, would increase. Marijuana is illegal in Australia, and Asian countries such as Indonesia and Singapore are serious on drugs.

Recently an Australian citizen was executed in Singapore because of heroin trafficking, now if smoking was banned, or say people needed drugs for whatever reason, wouldn't the amount of death penalties, or deaths in general, increase?

[Corey777]

Recently an Australian citizen was executed in Singapore because of heroin trafficking, now if smoking was banned, or say people needed drugs for whatever reason, wouldn't the amount of death penalties, or deaths in general, increase?

No, because smoking wouldnt be banned - just in public places. The result of committing the crime of smoking in a public place should result in a fine and multiple offences should lead to a more serious consequence - but nothing close to the death penalty.

[Laura.]

Recently an Australian citizen was executed in Singapore because of heroin trafficking, now if smoking was banned, or say people needed drugs for whatever reason, wouldn't the amount of death penalties, or deaths in general, increase?

No. We don't have the death penalty in England. The only way someone could get exectuted would be by going to somewhere where it is banned.

Also smoking is not a "big" drug. many people do it. Why would they kill someone for something many people do in life. It would be nar impossible to kill everyone who smokes.

By the way. It wouldnt be banned altogether. Just public Places

[BLuweesH]

No, because smoking wouldnt be banned - just in public places. The result of committing the crime of smoking in a public place should result in a fine and multiple offences should lead to a more serious consequence - but nothing close to the death penalty.

I see. Well I guess in the end it depends in which country (as each country's government enforces its own laws) on where the crime was committed if it were to be banned at all.

[Corey777]

I see. Well I guess in the end it depends in which country (as each country's government enforces its own laws) on where the crime was committed if it were to be banned at all.

Thats true, but in this thread, we are talking about the UK.

[BLuweesH]

Thats true, but in this thread, we are talking about the UK.

True, now this is why I feel left out, as I live in Australia, lol, and it's a bit difficult for me to be able to relate to this more.

Well, good on you Corey and Lozza I guess this makes me ready to support a ban on smoking in all public places, I guess the saying of: "mind your own business" would be in handy for smoking, as they would be only be smoke in their own time or area or where others aren't bothered.

[Corey777]

True, now this is why I feel left out, as I live in Australia, lol, and it's a bit difficult for me to be able to relate to this more.

Well, good on you Corey and Lozza I guess this makes me ready to support a ban on smoking in all public places, I guess the saying of: "mind your own business" would be in handy for smoking, as they would be only be smoke in their own time or area or where others aren't bothered.

Heh, Im Canadian

Anyways, good debate tonight, off to bed now - school bright and early tomorrow. +rep to you both.

[BLuweesH]

Heh, Im Canadian

Anyways, good debate tonight, off to bed now - school bright and early tomorrow. +rep to you both.

Have a nice sleep and a great day tomorrow then.

I have a feeling I'll enjoy this thread a lot, especially disagreeing and agreeing with ban on smoking, it's nice to hear what people have to say on this.