Smoking Ban In the UK

[Valleysboy1978]

I hate these arguments that alcohol is worse for you.
Perhaps it is, but I don't kill the guy next to me by having a pint. If someone smokes next to me I am breathing in secondary smoke and that kills

This legislation will not affect clubs and such, only places that serve food. It is also intended to stop bar tenders to stop having to breathe in this smoke all night when they are not even smoking.

California, New York and Ireland seem to have adjusted perfectly well to this change, why not us?

[yrwyddfa]

I wonder if I get a job as a mechanic I can get a bill through parliament that bans grease and oil as these too are known killers - carcinogens.

[Valleysboy1978]

Face it guys, this IS going to happen. Perhaps if Ireland being smoke-free was a complete failure then they would have thought twice. With it being a resounding success they will push it into law asap.

The numbers are on their side after all, two-thirds of the adult population are non-smokers, and most of the "Have Your Say" forums on the BBC News website reflect the opinion that it would be welcomed

[davebat]

I hate these arguments that alcohol is worse for you.
Perhaps it is, but I don't kill the guy next to me by having a pint. If someone smokes next to me I am breathing in secondary smoke and that kills

Ill remember that next a drunk trys to push a bottle through my face or runs me down when he is at the wheel.

[BodwadUK]

It is already against the law to be drunk and disorderly and drink driving so whats its about time smoking was banned from public

[davebat]

It is already against the law to be drunk and disorderly and drink driving so whats its about time smoking was banned from public

by that logic we should be allowed to smoke but ban lung cancer and respiratory problems.

[BodwadUK]

It is against the law to influence others as a result of drinking. You can get drunk as long as you arent a nuisance

Same should apply to smoking. If you smoke without producing any smoke or smells then go ahead

[davebat]

It is against the law to influence others as a result of drinking. You can get drunk as long as you arent a nuisance

Same should apply to smoking. If you smoke without producing any smoke or smells then go ahead

I dont smoke, my concern with the ban is the fact that the government is trying to control every aspect of our lives.

[BodwadUK]

What are laws???

Control is required for society to work without revolution