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> On 23 Jan 2005 11:52:01 GMT, andrew s wrote:
>
> >The downside for me is the smoky atmospheres. Bring on the smoking in
> >public ban!!
>
> 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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