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Should we ban smoking in public places?

I'll smoke wherever I damn please!
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14%
No smoking inside public places, restaurants etc. but everywhere else is fine-stop moaning
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Yes, ban smoking in all public places-only allow it on private property, I'm sick of this cigarette smoke
133
31%
Smokers, I shall have my revenge upon thee! Ban smoking entirely! Prohibition!
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I couldn't care less/Neutral
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Other
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Postby Condunum » Mon Apr 15, 2013 11:28 am

Lamaredia wrote:I have never liked smoking. I do however find it pretty retarded that smoking is allowed, but ''Snus'' isn't. (Snus is tobacco and some other stuff in a small bag that you put under your lip.

Snus actually can be loose, too. While I like the loose, the bags are much cleaner.
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Postby Occupied Deutschland » Mon Apr 15, 2013 11:29 am

Condunum wrote:
Lamaredia wrote:I have never liked smoking. I do however find it pretty retarded that smoking is allowed, but ''Snus'' isn't. (Snus is tobacco and some other stuff in a small bag that you put under your lip.

Snus actually can be loose, too. While I like the loose, the bags are much cleaner.

I never understood snus. If you're going to chew be a real man/woman and chew Copenhagen. I mean, c'mon.
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Postby Harold I » Mon Apr 15, 2013 11:29 am

No, I don't think the UK should go in further, in fact, I think it has already gone too far with bans in the pubs. I do agree, however, the ban in restaurants and posher bars, because I would prefer not to have cigarette ash in my dinner if i'm honest
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Postby Condunum » Mon Apr 15, 2013 11:30 am

Occupied Deutschland wrote:
Condunum wrote:Snus actually can be loose, too. While I like the loose, the bags are much cleaner.

I never understood snus. If you're going to chew be a real man/woman and chew Copenhagen. I mean, c'mon.

Copenhagen, now that's some good chew.
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Postby Abatael » Mon Apr 15, 2013 11:31 am

Harold I wrote:No, I don't think the UK should go in further, in fact, I think it has already gone too far with bans in the pubs. I do agree, however, the ban in restaurants and posher bars, because I would prefer not to have cigarette ash in my dinner if i'm honest
:p .


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Postby Esternial » Mon Apr 15, 2013 11:32 am

Abatael wrote:
Harold I wrote:No, I don't think the UK should go in further, in fact, I think it has already gone too far with bans in the pubs. I do agree, however, the ban in restaurants and posher bars, because I would prefer not to have cigarette ash in my dinner if i'm honest
:p .


Cigarette smoking does not lead to cigarette ash in your dinner.

Or he doesn't know how it works.

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Postby Condunum » Mon Apr 15, 2013 11:32 am

Abatael wrote:
Harold I wrote:No, I don't think the UK should go in further, in fact, I think it has already gone too far with bans in the pubs. I do agree, however, the ban in restaurants and posher bars, because I would prefer not to have cigarette ash in my dinner if i'm honest
:p .


Cigarette smoking does not lead to cigarette ash in your dinner.

That... Doesn't matter. It's up to the business as to what they want to do.
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Postby Abatael » Mon Apr 15, 2013 11:34 am

Condunum wrote:
Abatael wrote:
Cigarette smoking does not lead to cigarette ash in your dinner.

That... Doesn't matter. It's up to the business as to what they want to do.


What?

I know it should be up to the business. He's saying the ban in restaurants is good because, if it weren't there, cigarette ash would end up in his food, which is completely inane and unsubstantiated. It does matter if he's going to bring it up like that.

And I never once said it wasn't up to the business.
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Postby Condunum » Mon Apr 15, 2013 11:35 am

Abatael wrote:
Condunum wrote:That... Doesn't matter. It's up to the business as to what they want to do.


What?

I know it should be up to the business. He's saying the ban in restaurants is good because, if it weren't there, cigarette ash would end up in his food, which is completely inane and unsubstantiated. It does matter if he's going to bring it up like that.

And I never once said it wasn't up to the business.

Well is it a government ban?
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Postby The IASM » Mon Apr 15, 2013 11:37 am

In my opinion ban it across the UK and enforce a strict phobition. Just use pipes that evaporate water.
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Postby Lunalia » Mon Apr 15, 2013 11:37 am

Interesting that you posted this thread now, as today I had an experience that makes me wish the government would ban smoking in outside areas. I was sitting in class taking notes for a test on Wednesday, when the person sitting next to me abruptly left the room. He came back five minutes later, and the smoke particles on his clothes were so overwhelming that I spent the rest of the class in an allergy induced coughing fit. Smoking should be banned in locations where the smokers can come back inside and make other people sick by their mere presence.

I somewhat grudgingly admit that people who want to give themselves an early death from cancer should have the right to smoke... but not where they could infringe on others' right to be healthy and not suffer from allergy attacks. Public health trumps private death wish.
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Postby Harold I » Mon Apr 15, 2013 11:38 am

Condunum wrote:
Abatael wrote:
What?

I know it should be up to the business. He's saying the ban in restaurants is good because, if it weren't there, cigarette ash would end up in his food, which is completely inane and unsubstantiated. It does matter if he's going to bring it up like that.

And I never once said it wasn't up to the business.

Well is it a government ban?

Yes, it is, and Abatael, I was joking :p , but the government has already gone to far with the ban.
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Postby Abatael » Mon Apr 15, 2013 11:39 am

Condunum wrote:
Abatael wrote:
What?

I know it should be up to the business. He's saying the ban in restaurants is good because, if it weren't there, cigarette ash would end up in his food, which is completely inane and unsubstantiated. It does matter if he's going to bring it up like that.

And I never once said it wasn't up to the business.

Well is it a government ban?


I believe it is in the UK.
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Postby Condunum » Mon Apr 15, 2013 11:39 am

Harold I wrote:
Condunum wrote:Well is it a government ban?

Yes, it is, and Abatael, I was joking :p , but the government has already gone to far with the ban.

That seems a bit ridiculous. Let the businesses decide what to do.
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Postby Abatael » Mon Apr 15, 2013 11:40 am

Harold I wrote:
Condunum wrote:Well is it a government ban?

Yes, it is, and Abatael, I was joking :p , but the government has already gone to far with the ban.


So you don't feel the ban should cover restaurants?
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Postby Harold I » Mon Apr 15, 2013 11:42 am

Condunum wrote:
Harold I wrote:Yes, it is, and Abatael, I was joking :p , but the government has already gone to far with the ban.

That seems a bit ridiculous. Let the businesses decide what to do.

It is, and once introduced in 2007, the amount of bars that closed was ridiculous (ps. I li9ve in the UK).
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Postby Condunum » Mon Apr 15, 2013 11:43 am

Harold I wrote:
Condunum wrote:That seems a bit ridiculous. Let the businesses decide what to do.

It is, and once introduced in 2007, the amount of bars that closed was ridiculous (ps. I li9ve in the UK).

Well, I usually step outside as a gesture of politeness, but that's kind of stupid.
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Postby Harold I » Mon Apr 15, 2013 11:43 am

Abatael wrote:
Harold I wrote:Yes, it is, and Abatael, I was joking :p , but the government has already gone to far with the ban.


So you don't feel the ban should cover restaurants?

The ban should cover restaurants, hospitals, and public places apart from bars, my view only :)
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Postby Nailed to the Perch » Mon Apr 15, 2013 11:44 am

I think people should be allowed to smoke to their heart's content anywhere where no one else has to breathe any of their toxic fumes. So, essentially, it should be banned in any building open to the public, within some reasonable distance of the entrances to said buildings (perhaps 25 feet), and in any outdoor setting where there is a reasonable expectation that other people will be breathing your air (e.g. an open-air concert). Basically, keep your smoke the hell away from other people unless they specifically consent to breathe it with you, and we're good.
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Postby Abatael » Mon Apr 15, 2013 11:44 am

Harold I wrote:
Abatael wrote:
So you don't feel the ban should cover restaurants?

The ban should cover restaurants, hospitals, and public places apart from bars, my view only :)


Restaurants aren't public, and a lot of hospitals are private.
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Postby Fancar » Mon Apr 15, 2013 11:45 am

Smoking should be banned entirely!
And yes, even in homes and private property, because that also puts children and other family members and neighbors (in the case of apartments sometimes) in danger!
It is not fair. People should have the right to breath clean air, and not worry about their health being endangered.
It is especially unfair to children who have no say in the matter.
The only reason smoking is still allowed is because it profits the tobacco company and economy.
I, myself, have been a victim of second and third hand smoke from when I was a child, so I know the effects of it. Breathing problems, bullied in school for smelling like smoke sometimes, getting sick easily, etc., etc.
It is not good for anyone period, and people should not be allowed to be poisoned like that! It becomes so addictive that they can't even quit when they want to.
Perhaps, for flexibility, there could be smoking bars or locations specifically dedicated to smoking where only adults can go, and here should be the only place where cigarettes can be purchased, but they can only be smoked inside, you can't smuggle them out. I think that would be fine for those people who must have their cigarettes.
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Postby Abatael » Mon Apr 15, 2013 11:48 am

Fancar wrote:Smoking should be banned entirely!
And yes, even in homes and private property, because that also puts children and other family members and neighbors (in the case of apartments sometimes) in danger!
It is not fair. People should have the right to breath clean air, and not worry about their health being endangered.
It is especially unfair to children who have no say in the matter.
The only reason smoking is still allowed is because it profits the tobacco company and economy.
I, myself, have been a victim of second and third hand smoke from when I was a child, so I know the effects of it. Breathing problems, bullied in school for smelling like smoke sometimes, getting sick easily, etc., etc.
It is not good for anyone period, and people should not be allowed to be poisoned like that! It becomes so addictive that they can't even quit when they want to.


Is this a joke?
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Postby Condunum » Mon Apr 15, 2013 11:48 am

Fancar wrote:Smoking should be banned entirely!
And yes, even in homes and private property, because that also puts children and other family members and neighbors (in the case of apartments sometimes) in danger!
It is not fair. People should have the right to breath clean air, and not worry about their health being endangered.
It is especially unfair to children who have no say in the matter.
The only reason smoking is still allowed is because it profits the tobacco company and economy.
I, myself, have been a victim of second and third hand smoke from when I was a child, so I know the effects of it. Breathing problems, bullied in school for smelling like smoke sometimes, getting sick easily, etc., etc.
It is not good for anyone period, and people should not be allowed to be poisoned like that! It becomes so addictive that they can't even quit when they want to.

...The fuck is third hand smoke? Is that like, getting smoke in your face after someone shotguns it?
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Postby Fancar » Mon Apr 15, 2013 11:50 am

Abatael wrote:
Fancar wrote:Smoking should be banned entirely!
And yes, even in homes and private property, because that also puts children and other family members and neighbors (in the case of apartments sometimes) in danger!
It is not fair. People should have the right to breath clean air, and not worry about their health being endangered.
It is especially unfair to children who have no say in the matter.
The only reason smoking is still allowed is because it profits the tobacco company and economy.
I, myself, have been a victim of second and third hand smoke from when I was a child, so I know the effects of it. Breathing problems, bullied in school for smelling like smoke sometimes, getting sick easily, etc., etc.
It is not good for anyone period, and people should not be allowed to be poisoned like that! It becomes so addictive that they can't even quit when they want to.


Is this a joke?


Why do you think it is a joke...?

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Postby Fancar » Mon Apr 15, 2013 11:51 am

Condunum wrote:
Fancar wrote:Smoking should be banned entirely!
And yes, even in homes and private property, because that also puts children and other family members and neighbors (in the case of apartments sometimes) in danger!
It is not fair. People should have the right to breath clean air, and not worry about their health being endangered.
It is especially unfair to children who have no say in the matter.
The only reason smoking is still allowed is because it profits the tobacco company and economy.
I, myself, have been a victim of second and third hand smoke from when I was a child, so I know the effects of it. Breathing problems, bullied in school for smelling like smoke sometimes, getting sick easily, etc., etc.
It is not good for anyone period, and people should not be allowed to be poisoned like that! It becomes so addictive that they can't even quit when they want to.

...The fuck is third hand smoke? Is that like, getting smoke in your face after someone shotguns it?


Third hand smoke is smoke particles left on clothes and objects, and in the air.
Get educated.

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