UK Ban on Smoking in Public from Summer 2007 , Is this Good or A Violation of Personal Liberties?

Question

The Government has voted for a complete ban on smoking in pubs, clubs, restaurants and work places from summer 2007 Have you considered what effect the ban will have? Do you think is a violation of our personal liberties to ban public smoking ? For my very strong views visit www dot bestnewsfirst dot blogspot dot com Agree with me or Disagree , either way please feel free to leave comments on my site. I am very interested to hear what people think on this topic.

Answer 1

very good.

Answer 2

As a non-smoker, I always used to think it would be nice to go out and not have to go home stinking of stale cigarette smoke that wasn't even my own; but now it's happened, I don't go out anymore anyway because I am a self-parent to a 3 year old and don't get the chance!!! Sod's Law or what??? I always said that I didn't disagree with smoking on the whole, but did think that it should be banned in restaurants and pubs which serve food during dining times. It only takes 2 minutes to pay then go. I don't think a complete ban is very fair to smokers, or really neccessary, but us non-smokers are certainly grateful for it. (That's if it can even be upheld). Sorry!!!

Answer 3

Firstly I do agree that non-smokers should not have to tolerate the health risk and smell of second hand smoke and they are perfectly entitled to support the no smoking law.

However,I feel it is total discrimination against those who wish to smoke to have to be sent outside like some naughty child, in all weathers.

It IS a Violation of Personal Liberties.

Why can smokers not have a designated smoking room that would not effect others, they will be paying the same price for drinks in pubs so are they not entitled to the same comforts as non smokers instead of a so called "hut"

I agree to no smoking where food is being served,on planes,buses and other public places where people cannot be separated but it could be done quite easily in public houses.

The money being spent on training smoking Spies to go round pubs and take photographs of smokers and issuing on the spot fines could all be saved if proper facilities were available and to me that is an invasion of peoples privacy.

So yes the non-smokers are entitled to breathe fresh air but it will be fresher for smokers in the cold winter months.

Answer 4

I think its a good idea, not very well thought through.



The way I see it theres people who smoke and people who don't and the people who don't smoke don't want the people who do to do it around them. Which is fair enough, perfectly understandable.



But this law not only means that all pubs, clubs and restaurants become de facto "non-smoking" but also that you couldn't even open up a pub/club/restaurant exclusively for smokers.



and I don't even think it'll help people quit smoking. Chances are they'll either just get used to taking it outside or they'll stay at home and get their whole house to stink of smoke which in turn will keep reminding them that they want another ***.



So to summarize, no, I don't think it's a good thing. I think they've just kicked the smokers out of the pub, away from all the other smokers who aren't having one at the moment, and out onto the street, next to the passing mother and child. Genius

Answer 5

My local's already banned smoking and it is literally a breath of fresh air. Why should I get smoke related conditions like cancer or emphysema because other people's smoke? I think that's a violation of my personal liberties. Anyhow if people want to smoke they can take a walk outside to the all weather area in the beer garden where smoke is permitted. There's nothing wrong with smoking outside, just not in the same confined room as non-smokers.

Answer 6

I think the ban is a good thing.



It will not be a UK ban because the ban has been in place here in Scotland since March last year and came into effect in Wales on Monday. The ban will only affect England.

Answer 7

I smoke and i think its unfair, i don't go to pubs so that doesn't worry me exactly, but if cafe restaurants,pubs etc had decent, well maintained air conditioning then there wouldn't be the same problem, apart from that I'm quite glad that clubs also will be non smoking but more so because of the fire risk, imagine 100's of people getting trapped because of a stray *** end

Answer 8

I think it's a good thing.

I have no problem with people smoking but I choose not to, and when people smoke around me in enclosed public spaces that right has been taken away from me. I think having to breathe other people's smoke is a violation of personal liberties, since your health is being put at risk by someone else. Imagine if you could get liver disease because someone else chose to get drunk...

...it's not fair is it?

Answer 9

i think its good even though i do smoke and am desperately trying to give up i dont like sitting in a restaurant or pub and eating near anyone smoking, i never do that, i also dont like how smokey my clothes get after a night out! I'm down to bout 1-3 a day and by summer should be none! more people dont smoke so its not fair to them that the few affects them so! xx

Answer 10

As a non smoker I think it is a bit harsh. What will be the next thing this Government bans ....Alcohol perhaps. We are rapidly becoming the most regimented country in the world due to the PC Brigade that are in power.

Answer 11

I smoke but i have no objection to the ban. As long as they don't make it a total ban (on the street etc) i think it's a good thing. It really isn't fair that people have to breathe in smoke from us faggers...If i didn't smoke I'd hate it!

Answer 12

I can understand that people don't like smoking or smokers but everyone should have a right to it. After all it's not as though cigarettes are illegal is it? They are willing to keep selling them aren't they?



the least they can do it provide adequate smoking areas. And I don't see why people treat smokers like murders or lepers.

Answer 13

Two years ago, this ban would have had me fuming. BUT having now quit the habit, it'll definitely make it easier for me to go to the pub, without coming out stinking like a dirty ashtray (gross, I can't believe that I smelt like that for a f**king DECADE). I guess it's all down to personal perception.

Answer 14

Smoking in public places has been banned in NY for years... I am not a smoker so I love it..sorry I can't sympathize with you.

Answer 15

I think it's a good idea,cause I can't stand the smell of smoke.

Answer 16

i smoke and i think its a good idea, i never smoke around non-smokers because they shouldnt have to pay for my habit with their health. i hope it will give me a kick up the **** so i can give up, also i am able to smoke at my desk in work which is where my habit is at its worst (bordom).

Answer 17

It's been that way in Scotland for over a year.

It's a good thing.

I'm a smoker, but it's a good incentive to give up.

Answer 18

WOW, so the USA in NOT the only COMMUNISTIC governemnt going. VIOLATION of your rights and freedoms.

Answer 19

good



why should i breathe in those cancerous fumes when i'm eating and i choose not to smoke

Answer 20

Its a good violation !!!

Answer 21

i think i am going to get fined!!