Smoking ban

[lnr]

Lots of people are talking about the UK plan to totally ban smoking in enclosed public places which was voted through yesterday evening. Most of my friends list who have commented seem keen, though some have reservations. I'm curious as to what those who've not said anything yet feel. Do propogate this as widely as you like. Personally I think it's a good move, though I would have been as happy with the amendment which allowed smoking in private clubs. I do think a total ban in pubs is an excellent step. And no, I don't smoke, though I have in the past been in the "Well... a bit " category. - oh yeah and just to add I am still occasionally tempted if I'm out with one of the few friends who smoke. [Poll #673518]

Comments

[karen2205]

My libertarian ideals tell me I should be opposed to a smoking ban and that it's up to non smokers to avoid putting themselves in smoke filled environments if they want to avoid smoking related illnesses. But my libertarian ideals also say that we shouldn't force employees to breath smoke at work. I can't help thinking that there should be some way to protect employees without banning smoking entirely (eg. use of extractor fans, only allow smoking in a separate room that employees only enter when not in use + when it's been properly ventilated with clean air).

But personally, I'm glad that pubs will become non-smoking. I rarely go to pubs because of (a) the drinks' prices and (b) the smoke. When they're non-smoking I'll probably go more often.

I do hope that the ban on smoking indoors doesn't result in the smokers taking over the pub garden in the summer.

I also wish they'd banned smoking outside when in a queue or at a bus stop. I cannot avoid being at a bus stop if I want to get home, yet I've no effective way to avoid the smoke.

[catyak]

I also wish they'd banned smoking outside when in a queue or at a bus stop. I cannot avoid being at a bus stop if I want to get home, yet I've no effective way to avoid the smoke.

Just have a prolonged and dramatic coughing fit whenever someone lights up and they're upwind of you.

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[karen2205]

I do that *anyway* - and it's normally real coughing, rather than extra special dramatic coughing. Maybe that's the problem.

[ms-saffie.livejournal.com]

I also wish they'd banned smoking outside when in a queue or at a bus stop. I cannot avoid being at a bus stop if I want to get home, yet I've no effective way to avoid the smoke.

You could move :)