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On 23 Jan 2005 11:52:01 GMT, andrew s wrote:


Hmmm..............

As a longtime Keef-type smoker - never happier when Im playing than
with a cigarette in my mouth - Im not exactly in favour of an
outright ban.

Of course, I can understand the health issues and arguments and
strongly believe that non-smoking venues of all sorts should be
encouraged, but - at the same time - keep some venues for those who
choose to smoke.

Quite frankly, Im more concerned about the crap that I breathe in
that cars spew out.

But, lets face it, a ban on petrol and diesel-driven vehicles isnt
going to happen, even though I am prepared to lay heavy bets that fuel
fumes are at the bottom of many, if not most ailments currently
ascribed to tobacco smoke.

Then again, Id rather see a ban on alcohol before tobacco.

I mean, who ever heard of tobacco-related petty crime? And how many
people get violent after too many B&Hs?

Whats more, why does a government which sees tobacco as so evil want
to make 24 hour drinking a reality and also create a proliferation of
places too gamble?

Mixed messages - typical political spin.

Some vices good, some vices bad.

I have yet to hear any rationale that explains current political
priorities with any degree of cogency.

Ask people whats really, really important and I dont reckon that
smoky pubs are even going to get in the top 20.

People are going to say the drug problem, pollution, the war with
Iraq, congestion, poor public services, child abuse, etc, etc.

In the grand scheme of things, just how important is a smoke-free
atmosphere really?

Now wheres my packet of fags?

Steve.
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