If You Tolerate This.....

[Gavmacp]

I am rather surprised this has not been discussed.
Bristol is implementing two smoke free zones. I feel this is just going a bit too far. What next fat people free zones, or poor people free zones etc.

[jno]

there are plenty of smoke free zones already aren't there? They're called pubs. What's the new plan?

[Mamyalynne]

Two words - good grief!!


http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-bristol-31081842

[mazie]

Here's a link jno

http://news.sky.com/story/1419564/bristol-trials-two-smoke-free-public-squares

[-Talbot-]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-bristol-31081842

They should name it 'Taser Square' anyone who lights up there 'gets it'

[askyourgran]

Until the Governement bans the sale of tobacco altogether no-one should dictate what smokers should do. There are be designated areas for smokers who are working or attending matters in a building. Otherwise there is nothing wrong with smoking outdoors as long as it's not offending other people, young children etc. Smokers pay enough for their pleasure they have rights too.

[Jackdaw33]

"This is an exciting initiative..."

Never been more excited... (yawn)"

[Prudie]

Bristol is such an ugly sprawl this is just one more good reason not to go there.

[mikey4444]

I understand from today's papers, that these zones are voluntary. It will be interesting to see what the response is amongst smokers. Personally I think its worth a trial to see if it works.

I used to like sitting outside a country Pub in the summer, having lunch and enjoying the fresh air. But now so many Beer Gardens just reek of fag ends and cigarette smoke.

[gness]

I can't be doing with all this self righteous faffing....I think they should just take us out somewhere and shoot us....quietly of course...and with non smoking guns......x

[Zacs-Master]

Being fat or poor doesn't directly affect other people's health.

[Gavmacp]

Yes secondhand smoke can be damaging(risky) but when outside I can only imagine this as minimal. This argument does make me smile when you read about what is quite legitamately put in our food.

[Zacs-Master]

Again. The food you choose to eat and any health issues is just that, your choice. Not the effects of someone else's choice.

[askyourgran]

Not unless you are mugged by some poor fat *** Zacs.

[Gavmacp]

Not when your a child or when you are not told the whole truth by rather suspicious terms.

[Buenchico]

It's hardly a new idea. Bournemouth has had smoke-free beaches for years. Blackpool has smoke-free parks. Stoke-on-Trent is to follow suit.

[Zacs-Master]

Dodgy food additives can be avoided. Second hand cancer causing smoke cannot.

[Canary42]

Any attempt to restrict poisonous drugs (e.g. heroin, cocaine, nicotine, alcohol) is to be commended. Unfortunately enforcement is impossible (e.g. Prohibition).

[gness]

Well, children in pushchairs are far too close to car exhausts so I think we should ban cars.....x

[Canary42]

... and before anyone raises the issue, there are plenty of examples of all these indulgences harming those other than the voluntary participants.

[Daffy6543]

Is there a legally enforceable penalty for lighting up in these zones?