FabSwingers.com forum: EU to ban menthol cigarettes!

By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Here's one for smokers, the lovely people in Brussels are planning on banning menthol cigarettes and 12.5g pouches of hand rolling tobacco in an attempt to make smoking less attractive to young women.

Anyone else sick and tired of being 'nannied' by people outside of Britain (and often from within too!).

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

So, you want young women to have cancer? You should put that on your profile

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"So, you want young women to have cancer? You should put that on your profile"

Did I actually say that?

For your information my sister had cancer twice before she was twelve, so your comment is not only stupid but offensive to me.

The question is asked, and the point of the thread, was is anyone else sick of being nanied and having our freedom of choice taken away from us by people who don't live here...

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By *uncpl2015Couple
over a year ago

Bridgend Area

"So, you want young women to have cancer? You should put that on your profile

Did I actually say that?

For your information my sister had cancer twice before she was twelve, so your comment is not only stupid but offensive to me.

The question is asked, and the point of the thread, was is anyone else sick of being nanied and having our freedom of choice taken away from us by people who don't live here... "

yes completely fed up with it.. getting beyond a joke tbh.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I apologise for not knowing your families medical history.

Anyway, I was joking, I think people over the age of 18 should be allowed to do whatever they want, they can asses the risks and take responsibility of their actions.

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By *iewMan
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over a year ago

Angus & Findhorn

seems silly to ban them and not others.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

You'll be glad to hear the legislation was put forward by a German minister, not surprising really as they always want to ruin everyone's fun, especially the Poles as they're Europe's biggest tobacco manufacturer...

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I apologise for not knowing your families medical history.

Anyway, I was joking, I think people over the age of 18 should be allowed to do whatever they want, they can asses the risks and take responsibility of their actions.

Fair enough, but jokes about cancer are never funny or appropriate. Apology accepted..

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By *andWCouple
over a year ago

Pontypridd

"seems silly to ban them and not others.

That's what I was thinking

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"seems silly to ban them and not others.

That's what I was thinking "

From what I have read they believe methol's, being white, are considered to be more stylish in the eyes of young women. Why not just make them the same as normal fags and not apply a silly ban...

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By *lackshadow7Man
over a year ago

Toronto

Before this turns into the inevitable......

They'd be better off just banning all cigarettes. I'm sure they will cope with the loss of that tax revenue.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Before this turns into the inevitable......

They'd be better off just banning all cigarettes. I'm sure they will cope with the loss of that tax revenue."

People will just start smuggling them in from outside the EU.

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By *atisfy janeWoman
over a year ago

Torquay

I thought this was an old story from last autumn, it's still only at proposal stage and only affects flavoured tobacco products doesn't it?

On the continent flavoured tobacco products are seen as hip and fashionable by young smokers, and they seem to be the group aimed at here.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I thought this was an old story from last autumn, it's still only at proposal stage and only affects flavoured tobacco products doesn't it?

On the continent flavoured tobacco products are seen as hip and fashionable by young smokers, and they seem to be the group aimed at here."

I'd not heard it before today, my local newsagent has a sign up on his tobacco counter...

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By *andWCouple
over a year ago

Pontypridd

"seems silly to ban them and not others.

That's what I was thinking

From what I have read they believe methol's, being white, are considered to be more stylish in the eyes of young women. Why not just make them the same as normal fags and not apply a silly ban..."

I'm a menthol smoker, not because I think it looks more stylish, just because I prefer the taste, I shouldn't think it would make any difference to how many young women smoke.

It's crazy though before long you won't be able to make any decisions yourself x

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By *lackshadow7Man
over a year ago

Toronto

"Before this turns into the inevitable......

They'd be better off just banning all cigarettes. I'm sure they will cope with the loss of that tax revenue.

People will just start smuggling them in from outside the EU. "

I know, there's no magic bullet. Raising prices will just result in more disposable income going to fuel the habit.

I just mean its counterproductive to ban one type/ style of cigarette. If someone really wanted a fix, they'd smoke a non menthol one too.

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By *atisfy janeWoman
over a year ago

Torquay

The first proposal that included 'slim' cigarettes was thrown out and the second draft that solely aimed it's sights at flavoured products has passed it's first stage.

The second stage however involves and needs much more agreement from the majority of members states and that is certainly not a given.

In Spain and Italy you see so many young girls smoking the multi coloured and flavoured cigarettes, it's seen as fashionable and that's what certain members of the EU want to outlaw.

So on that basis I would agree with the proposal myself.

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By *londeCazWoman
over a year ago

Arse End of the Universe, Cumbria

"seems silly to ban them and not others.

That's what I was thinking

From what I have read they believe methol's, being white, are considered to be more stylish in the eyes of young women. Why not just make them the same as normal fags and not apply a silly ban..."

Anyone remember Sobranie Cocktails? Now there was a cool and stylish fag!

I've always hated menthols, rather smoke camel shit (always thought Marlboro were made from that)

(Non smoker currently (again))

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By *iewMan
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over a year ago

Angus & Findhorn

Anyone remember Sobranie Cocktails? Now there was a cool and stylish fag!

yes I do

and I was one too

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By *obbygggMan
over a year ago

Birmingham

You can now buy "dual" cigarettes by BandH which a "clicker" on the filter which turns a normal cigarette into a menthol.Clever bastards.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"You can now buy "dual" cigarettes by BandH which a "clicker" on the filter which turns a normal cigarette into a menthol.Clever bastards."

Before I packed up I smoked the Lambert and butler ones like that.. Little minty burst at the click of a cig, brilliant

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By *issHottieBottieWoman
over a year ago

Kent

I used to smoke menthols! Mostly because I couldn't bear ordinary fags when I was hungover! X

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By *nnyMan
over a year ago

Glasgow

Fair enough, but jokes about cancer are never funny or appropriate. Apology accepted..

I disagree. There are some excellent cancer jokes out there. I've had cancer twice.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm currently laid on the sofa wishing the weekend away to find out Wednesday if I have cancer again!! ( Brain tor). And I smoke, those nice fresh burst things with the clicker lol. No one is going to tell me to stop etc its my life my choice should I have cancer again (previously had stage 2 cervical) I'm gonna go out of this life doing what I want, who I want and when I want. If they ban them ile buy buckshe ones if and I say if I don't decide to give up. Wonders what the next ban will be???

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I agree with it where the edict comes from is not important as sureky peoples health more important.

As someone else mentioned would folk prefer folk to run risk of cancer.

As my parents both died from smoking related diseases it can only be good.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Fair enough, but jokes about cancer are never funny or appropriate. Apology accepted..

I disagree. There are some excellent cancer jokes out there. I've had cancer twice."

This'll just be one of those occasions where you and I disagree then mate..No worries

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By *atisfy janeWoman
over a year ago

Torquay

"I'm currently laid on the sofa wishing the weekend away to find out Wednesday if I have cancer again!! ( Brain tor). And I smoke, those nice fresh burst things with the clicker lol. No one is going to tell me to stop etc its my life my choice should I have cancer again (previously had stage 2 cervical) I'm gonna go out of this life doing what I want, who I want and when I want. If they ban them ile buy buckshe ones if and I say if I don't decide to give up. Wonders what the next ban will be???"

I think the proposed ban is to tackle the 'sexiness' of certain flavoured cigarettes, 'sexy' as seen by easily influenced fashionable young women, who I would like to think you would agree could do with an obstacle to help them protect their health and maybe save them from suffering from cancer.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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. How will that stop them??? Tenages/young strong minded women will do what they want no matter who band what etc. everyone blames cancer on smoking but really I didn't smoke nor had ever had a cig when I was diagnosed. Its pot luck in life whatever fate has in store.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

why ban just one

they should ban all

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Just one thing to those blaming it on those in brusssels remember our government and mep's have involvement in decisions.

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By *ce WingerMan
over a year ago

P.O. Box DE1 0NQ

"Here's one for smokers, the lovely people in Brussels are planning on banning menthol cigarettes and 12.5g pouches of hand rolling tobacco in an attempt to make smoking less attractive to young women.

Anyone else sick and tired of being 'nannied' by people outside of Britain (and often from within too!)."

Just smoke a normal roll up and suck a polo as well

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By *atisfy janeWoman
over a year ago

Torquay

. How will that stop them??? Tenages/young strong minded women will do what they want no matter who band what etc. everyone blames cancer on smoking but really I didn't smoke nor had ever had a cig when I was diagnosed. Its pot luck in life whatever fate has in store. "

It will help put them off because young women (mainly on the continent) are being drawn into the smoking habit by the fashionable coloured and flavoured cigarettes you see in many EU countries.

Why would anyone argue against anything that might encourage impressionable young people not to take up what is an addiction?, and that is proven to have a negative impact on the lives of millions?

My answer?.....Only a selfish person

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Menthol fags are fucking gross. As bad as having a lager and lime, a waste of good tobacco!

does this cover the fruit flavoured tobacco that you get for Moroccan hookahs? That stuffs lovely with a bong!

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By *irtyDee33Woman
over a year ago

South Yorkshire

Well hunni I really hope u get the all clear and I think u have a wonderful attitude!!!

We're all here for a very short time and we should be able to live our lives the way we choose x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"seems silly to ban them and not others.

That's what I was thinking "

Same here

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It will help put them off because young women (mainly on the continent) are being drawn into the smoking habit by the fashionable coloured and flavoured cigarettes you see in many EU countries.

Why would anyone argue against anything that might encourage impressionable young people not to take up what is an addiction?, and that is proven to have a negative impact on the lives of millions?

My answer?.....Only a selfish person"
. So because u don't agree with MY opinion you name calling lol very grown up indeed. How do you suggest they stop young girls drinking or getting pregnant???? Maybe you could share your teen experiences as no doubt you never had a drink a fag or a fuck for that matter. Fact is if in the park her mate is having a fag peer pressure will make the girl smoke!! It's not just down to pretty packets lol

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By *atisfy janeWoman
over a year ago

Torquay

It will help put them off because young women (mainly on the continent) are being drawn into the smoking habit by the fashionable coloured and flavoured cigarettes you see in many EU countries.

Why would anyone argue against anything that might encourage impressionable young people not to take up what is an addiction?, and that is proven to have a negative impact on the lives of millions?

My answer?.....Only a selfish person. So because u don't agree with MY opinion you name calling lol very grown up indeed. How do you suggest they stop young girls drinking or getting pregnant???? Maybe you could share your teen experiences as no doubt you never had a drink a fag or a fuck for that matter. Fact is if in the park her mate is having a fag peer pressure will make the girl smoke!! It's not just down to pretty packets lol"

Name calling?

I would like to see EVERYTHING possible done to stop impressionable young people from starting the smoking habit....that is I think the responsible line to take.

If you think that young people should not have obstacles put in their way as regards starting smoking then I see that as a very selfish attitude.

That's not name calling by the way, unless you see the word selfish as an insult.

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By *ce WingerMan
over a year ago

P.O. Box DE1 0NQ

I need some popcorn flavoured bacca now

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It will help put them off because young women (mainly on the continent) are being drawn into the smoking habit by the fashionable coloured and flavoured cigarettes you see in many EU countries.

Why would anyone argue against anything that might encourage impressionable young people not to take up what is an addiction?, and that is proven to have a negative impact on the lives of millions?

Name calling?

I would like to see EVERYTHING possible done to stop impressionable young people from starting the smoking habit....that is I think the responsible line to take.

If you think that young people should not have obstacles put in their way as regards starting smoking then I see that as a very selfish attitude.

That's not name calling by the way, unless you see the word selfish as an insult."
. Where have I said that young people should not have obstacles put in there way??? I haven't I said I would buy buckshe cigs. And to be honest even if u did put obstacles in the way bit like rules the you g person will push and find ways around them. Often meaning they go underground and but dodgy stuff. Which is far worse than of the shelf fags.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Why dont the EU pass a law to lock up anyone under the age of 21.

Keep everyone in prison till they are 21 then that way they will have total control over every aspect of their lives.

On the other hand,we could just leave the dinosaur EU and get on with running OUR COUNTRY OUR WAY.

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