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]

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[chickenfeet2003.livejournal.com]

OK, people go to pubs to eat and drink; to enjoy food and beverages. That would suggest that they might like their senses of taste and smell to be unimpaired. What interests me here is that all the same arguments for not banning smoking were deployed when smoking was banned in hospitals but I have yet to find a single person now who seriously argues for its reintroduction.