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Is this the thin end of the wedge?
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http://www.telegraph....ll-public-places.html
So one council is considering banning smoking in all public places, is this one more measure to control our freedom of choice?
I am not a smoker myself but I find it rather strange that a ban such as this can be placed on an act that is not in itself illegal.
/// Stony Stratford Councillor Paul Bartlett, who is leading the campaign, said: "When you walk through the high street in any town, smoke is in your face and harming you and any children there. ///
If this is so, why is Councillor Bartlett also not leading a campaign to ban the internal combustion engine from the high street, after all isn't that the largest pollutant on our streets?
Councillor Bartlett also stated:
/// "Smokers then get their butt, which is full of saliva, and chuck it on the floor. It costs millions to clear street rubbish.” ///
There is already anti-litter laws in force which covers all forms of litter, cigarette buts are the least form of litter.
As regards the amount of germ carrying saliva they contain, shouldn't the filthy habits of spitting and also the spitting out chewing gum, be of more concern?
So one council is considering banning smoking in all public places, is this one more measure to control our freedom of choice?
I am not a smoker myself but I find it rather strange that a ban such as this can be placed on an act that is not in itself illegal.
/// Stony Stratford Councillor Paul Bartlett, who is leading the campaign, said: "When you walk through the high street in any town, smoke is in your face and harming you and any children there. ///
If this is so, why is Councillor Bartlett also not leading a campaign to ban the internal combustion engine from the high street, after all isn't that the largest pollutant on our streets?
Councillor Bartlett also stated:
/// "Smokers then get their butt, which is full of saliva, and chuck it on the floor. It costs millions to clear street rubbish.” ///
There is already anti-litter laws in force which covers all forms of litter, cigarette buts are the least form of litter.
As regards the amount of germ carrying saliva they contain, shouldn't the filthy habits of spitting and also the spitting out chewing gum, be of more concern?
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/// These tables are now taken up by smokers and passing pedestrians have to run the gauntlet of passive smoking. I have respiratory problems and just one whiff of smoke sends me into a coughing fit.///
Why shouldn't the smokers sit outside, you could always meet your friends inside.
I think you are going a little over the top when you refer to 'running the gauntlet' what about walking on the other side of the road or pick a different route?
I am also allergic to some strong perfumes, these give me a headache and make me physically sick, should we also have a ban on women wearing perfume?
This smoking hysteria has gone too far, all this talk about smoking kills you is all wrong, smoking CAN kill you but then that hasn't the same dramatic effect has it?
Because eating and drinking for example can also kill you, but one wouldn't say they kill you.
/// These tables are now taken up by smokers and passing pedestrians have to run the gauntlet of passive smoking. I have respiratory problems and just one whiff of smoke sends me into a coughing fit.///
Why shouldn't the smokers sit outside, you could always meet your friends inside.
I think you are going a little over the top when you refer to 'running the gauntlet' what about walking on the other side of the road or pick a different route?
I am also allergic to some strong perfumes, these give me a headache and make me physically sick, should we also have a ban on women wearing perfume?
This smoking hysteria has gone too far, all this talk about smoking kills you is all wrong, smoking CAN kill you but then that hasn't the same dramatic effect has it?
Because eating and drinking for example can also kill you, but one wouldn't say they kill you.