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Smoking ban in public places like parks what do you think

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

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By *iewMan
Forum Mod
over a year ago

Angus & Findhorn

as a non smoker, I think it is nonsense.

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

I smoke I think it's another nanny state bull crap idea

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

I must admit there's nothing worse than walking behind someone smoking and having it waft into your face but saying that, if they're not allowed to smoke inside, and not allowed to smoke outside, where will they be able to?

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By *issHottieBottieWoman
over a year ago

Kent

I don't that smoking should be banned in public open air spaces.

I do think that smokers should be considerate of others and their litter.

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

I don't smoke. But it only bothers me in enclosed places. Outdoors it doesn't bother me at all. There is too much fresh air to dilute it.

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By *hortieWoman
over a year ago

Northampton

''fuck off'' is what I think.

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By *asmanian TigerMan
over a year ago

lala land

I think it is utter nonsense.

How about they try to do something productive like find the ********* who smashed my car in the middle of the night while I was in the house argh. ..... (

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

I think its a step too far, if people smoke they should be allowed to do so outside

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

I think it's a good idea but probably unworkable. If your sat in the middle of a field having a smoke with no one about who really cares. But smoking near the swings and slides then maybe you should be pulled up on it.

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

Pointless. Otherwise you'd have to get rid of factories etc as well. It's only fair!

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

I'm a nom smoker, I don't mind those that do, it's there choice...... However I do find it crass of the government and health officials to bleet on about cutting the numbers of smokers when the tax revenue generated is such that if all smokers suddenly have up the country would be insolvent!!!!

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

Im an ex smoker so apparently im the worst of the worst

I can't see how banning smoking in parks is going to be enforceable though,who wants the job of getting abuse all day for telling people to stop smoking?

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

I smoke but I don't smoke whilst by the swings

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By *eerobCouple
over a year ago

solihull


"I think it is utter nonsense.

How about they try to do something productive like find the ********* who smashed my car in the middle of the night while I was in the house argh. ..... ("

So the people who enforce the smoking ban should come out and sort out your car problems lol.

I think smoking in open places should be banned in more places, especially in doorways, we have to walk through a fog of smoke everytime we want to go to the supermarket, cinema, pibs and the like.

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


"I smoke but I don't smoke whilst by the swings "

What about the seesaw ?

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

Yes. Sooner the better. Nothing worse than walking along behind oblivious smokers. All the dog ends and litter would go as well. I think it should be banned in all public places especially outside buildings like hospitals. Give smokers air conditioned rooms to indulge their habit in away from the rest of us.

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

doesnt bother me. ex smoker aswell

got caught behind a guy smoking in public the other day and was coughing my lungs up for about 10 mins after

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

So they want to ban smoking OUTSIDE in parliament square etc, but THEY can still smoke indoors in their private bars in the Houses of Parliament. Is it me, or are they just testing how far they can take the piss?

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


"I'm a nom smoker, I don't mind those that do, it's there choice...... However I do find it crass of the government and health officials to bleet on about cutting the numbers of smokers when the tax revenue generated is such that if all smokers suddenly have up the country would be insolvent!!!!"

Is the tax on cigarettes more or less than the cost to the NHS treating smoking related diseases?

I'm a non smoker and think this is too far, people should be able to smoke outdoors if they wish but do agree the ends should be disposed of correctly

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

As a non smoker it can't come any sooner its your choice to smoke and it should be my choice not to breath in all the toxins which is really hard if someone lights up in a busy bus station for example. If you choose to smoke then you should respect other people around you.

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

Can we also ban Red Bull from pubs as it stinks and makes me want to vomit?

Can we ban KFC and McDonalds because the smell is disgusting and it's "a bad example to the kiddies" and it creates litter?

Can we ban all forms of petrol and diesel combustion because they create far more nasties than cigarettes.....it might help the poor kiddies....

Can we ban swimming in the sea as people regularly get swept out and drown and it costs other people time and money to monitor the coast.

Can we stop people doing DIY and sawing their fingers off?

Can we ban all nude statues in case it embarrasses the prudish in society?

Can we ban Michael McIntyre because he is shit?

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

Non smoker here and I would be totally against it. I think banning smoking indoors in public places was a good move but outside in the open air is frankly laughable.

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


"As a non smoker it can't come any sooner its your choice to smoke and it should be my choice not to breath in all the toxins which is really hard if someone lights up in a busy bus station for example. If you choose to smoke then you should respect other people around you. "

Do you really think that second hand cigarette smoke is the worst thing you'll fill your lungs with in a "busy bus station"?

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


"Can we also ban Red Bull from pubs as it stinks and makes me want to vomit?

Can we ban KFC and McDonalds because the smell is disgusting and it's "a bad example to the kiddies" and it creates litter?

Can we ban all forms of petrol and diesel combustion because they create far more nasties than cigarettes.....it might help the poor kiddies....

Can we ban swimming in the sea as people regularly get swept out and drown and it costs other people time and money to monitor the coast.

Can we stop people doing DIY and sawing their fingers off?

Can we ban all nude statues in case it embarrasses the prudish in society?

Can we ban Michael McIntyre because he is shit?"

Back off the KFC!!

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

I would ban them smoking but it would be very hard to control it,

A old work mate of mine used to flick the ash out of the van window and throw his cigarette butt out as well, I would say why don't you use the ashtray, He would reply with I didn't like the smell of ash in my van

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By *hortieWoman
over a year ago

Northampton

I was on a swing a coupla weeks ago while havin' a fag!!

What you lot got to say about that, huh?? HUH??

''fuck it all and no regrets...''

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By *hortieWoman
over a year ago

Northampton


"Can we also ban Red Bull from pubs as it stinks and makes me want to vomit?

Can we ban KFC and McDonalds because the smell is disgusting and it's "a bad example to the kiddies" and it creates litter?

Can we ban all forms of petrol and diesel combustion because they create far more nasties than cigarettes.....it might help the poor kiddies....

Can we ban swimming in the sea as people regularly get swept out and drown and it costs other people time and money to monitor the coast.

Can we stop people doing DIY and sawing their fingers off?

Can we ban all nude statues in case it embarrasses the prudish in society?

Can we ban Michael McIntyre because he is shit?

Back off the KFC!! "

And Michael Mcintyre!! :O

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By *eerobCouple
over a year ago

solihull


"As a non smoker it can't come any sooner its your choice to smoke and it should be my choice not to breath in all the toxins which is really hard if someone lights up in a busy bus station for example. If you choose to smoke then you should respect other people around you. "

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


"I'm a nom smoker, I don't mind those that do, it's there choice...... However I do find it crass of the government and health officials to bleet on about cutting the numbers of smokers when the tax revenue generated is such that if all smokers suddenly have up the country would be insolvent!!!!

Is the tax on cigarettes more or less than the cost to the NHS treating smoking related diseases?

I'm a non smoker and think this is too far, people should be able to smoke outdoors if they wish but do agree the ends should be disposed of correctly "

No. Smokers contribute something like ten times in tax what it costs to treat smoking related diseases

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By *lttattoocoupleCouple
over a year ago

Worcester


"I was on a swing a coupla weeks ago while havin' a fag!!

What you lot got to say about that, huh?? HUH??

''fuck it all and no regrets...'' "

Hold up..... We've got a badass in here.....

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


"I'm a nom smoker, I don't mind those that do, it's there choice...... However I do find it crass of the government and health officials to bleet on about cutting the numbers of smokers when the tax revenue generated is such that if all smokers suddenly have up the country would be insolvent!!!!

Is the tax on cigarettes more or less than the cost to the NHS treating smoking related diseases?

I'm a non smoker and think this is too far, people should be able to smoke outdoors if they wish but do agree the ends should be disposed of correctly

No. Smokers contribute something like ten times in tax what it costs to treat smoking related diseases"

But they are trying to stop people smoking, The taxes will just be moved onto something else to generate money

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

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By *illwill69uMan
over a year ago

moston

Seems to me that there is a good idea buried away in another over the top and totally outrageous piece of proposed social engineering, and I am totally against it.

However if the proposal was to ban smoking within 25/50 yds/mtrs of schools, hospitals, medical establishments, government buildings or children's playgrounds then I would support such an idea.

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By *ethnmelvCouple
over a year ago

Cardiff


"I'm a nom smoker, I don't mind those that do, it's there choice...... However I do find it crass of the government and health officials to bleet on about cutting the numbers of smokers when the tax revenue generated is such that if all smokers suddenly have up the country would be insolvent!!!!

Is the tax on cigarettes more or less than the cost to the NHS treating smoking related diseases?

I'm a non smoker and think this is too far, people should be able to smoke outdoors if they wish but do agree the ends should be disposed of correctly

No. Smokers contribute something like ten times in tax what it costs to treat smoking related diseases

But they are trying to stop people smoking, The taxes will just be moved onto something else to generate money"

If they really wanted to stop people smoking then they would ban the manufacture and sale of cigarettes in the UK. As our borders are pretty porous, people will be able to buy illegal cigarettes and the tax revenue would drop dramatically. Clearly it would be moved to something else & in about 30 years we would see the benefit in reduced lung cancer and its impact on our health system! I don't advocate smoking, but I have smoked (until it was legal!) and I think banning it in public and open spaces is totally ludicrous. The nanny state needs to step back from always trying to control people & allow for personal responsibilty - not a rant, just shaking my head in incredulity

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By *entaur_UKMan
over a year ago

Cannock


"I don't think that smoking should be banned in public open air spaces.

I do think that smokers should be considerate of others and their litter. "

Agree with this.

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By *entaur_UKMan
over a year ago

Cannock


"I would ban them smoking but it would be very hard to control it,

A old work mate of mine used to flick the ash out of the van window and throw his cigarette butt out as well, I would say why don't you use the ashtray, He would reply with I didn't like the smell of ash in my van "

Its banned in some parks in america and they enforce it, £30 on the spot fine. I saw it on the news earlier. Also in Hong Kong a whopping £120 fine!

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

Most the kids smoke in the park anyway so no point. Non smoker. Ban it i say. Foul habbit

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


"I smoke but I don't smoke whilst by the swings

What about the seesaw ?"
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on occassion but don't tell anyone

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

I am a smoker and I bloody hate seeing adults smoking in kids parks/play areas. Yes, it should be banned in those places in my opinion. Also think it should be banned in cars when kids are in it too.

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


"I am a smoker and I bloody hate seeing adults smoking in kids parks/play areas. Yes, it should be banned in those places in my opinion. Also think it should be banned in cars when kids are in it too. "
totally this!!!!

Walked into a soft play center with my baby earlier and walked through a cloud of smoke in front of the door.. No good blowing it the other way when it's windy

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By *umpleteazerWoman
over a year ago

Flintshire


"I am a smoker and I bloody hate seeing adults smoking in kids parks/play areas. Yes, it should be banned in those places in my opinion. Also think it should be banned in cars when kids are in it too. "

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

people smoking in a park and creating "a smell" is like trying to warm the Atlantic ocean up by pissing in it .......... jeez.

Anyhow ....... off for a cig

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

I don't get it, the tax contribution from smokers helps to fund an over stretched system AND takes years off of lives saving NHS and Pension contributions... are these people trying to bankrupt the country?

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By *inkypervertMan
over a year ago

Durham

I am usually against any kind of bans, but I really don't like people smoking in public places. In most cases they have no consideration for others at all.

Hence good idea. I would extend it to streets, too

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By *inkypervertMan
over a year ago

Durham


"I don't get it, the tax contribution from smokers helps to fund an over stretched system AND takes years off of lives saving NHS and Pension contributions... are these people trying to bankrupt the country? "

It is actually costs much more to treat smokers, and it is not cancer only, but whole collection of other diseases and health problems, than tax collected from tobacco products.

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

I can see why some would like to see it banned, as someone has already said I am not a big fan of being behind a smoker. Personally I would love to see the logistic behind enforcing it as they don't seem to be able to enforce other things that are banned.

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

Ban full stop!! Stinking habit

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By *anchestercubMan
over a year ago

manchester & NI


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Is the tax on cigarettes more or less than the cost to the NHS treating smoking related diseases?

I'm a non smoker and think this is too far, people should be able to smoke outdoors if they wish but do agree the ends should be disposed of correctly "

Taxes raised on cigarettes range from between £15.3bn and £18.3bn per year.

Taxes spent on smoking related illnesses via the NHS range from between £2.7bn to £5.2bn.

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By *inkypervertMan
over a year ago

Durham


"Taxes raised on cigarettes range from between £15.3bn and £18.3bn per year.

Taxes spent on smoking related illnesses via the NHS range from between £2.7bn to £5.2bn. "

£5.2bn was in 2009 and England and Wales only. This figure rises about 10-15% each year. As well, it covers issues that smoking was major (75%=) factor.

There are lots of other problems, like hearth diseases were smoking is one of main contributing factors, but are not included in mentioned £5bn.

On top of that you should add incapacity benefits paid to smokers. Costs to their families and so on.

Overall sum is much higher than taxes collected.

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By *ouple in LancashireCouple
over a year ago

in Lancashire


"I am a smoker and I bloody hate seeing adults smoking in kids parks/play areas. Yes, it should be banned in those places in my opinion. Also think it should be banned in cars when kids are in it too. "

this but a total public ban is bollocks..

if they wish to improve air quality sort out the poorly efficient vehicles perhaps and other things..

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By *anchestercubMan
over a year ago

manchester & NI


"£5.2bn was in 2009 and England and Wales only. This figure rises about 10-15% each year. As well, it covers issues that smoking was major (75%=) factor.

There are lots of other problems, like hearth diseases were smoking is one of main contributing factors, but are not included in mentioned £5bn.

On top of that you should add incapacity benefits paid to smokers. Costs to their families and so on.

Overall sum is much higher than taxes collected.

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In 2010 Policy Exchange put the overall cost to society at £13.74bn. I only included NHS figures because that's what the poster asked for.

As you say, the costs will have increased by now and I think the number of smokers is decreasing (which I think is why there's talk of taxing electronic cigarettes).

If the government want to stop people smoking I don't know why they don't regulate how much nicotine can be added to cigarettes. I.e. phase nicotine out of cigarettes over a large number of years.

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By *uby0000Woman
over a year ago

hertfordshire

its a few inconsiderate smokers that have led to this I don't smoke but its a step too far imo

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

Once again the upper class telling us working class how to live our lives, yet the private clubs that the rich belong to are still smoking clubs. They are all alike , social society at its worse...... smoking banned out side...please ..... complete arses

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By *inkypervertMan
over a year ago

Durham


"If the government want to stop people smoking I don't know why they don't regulate how much nicotine can be added to cigarettes. I.e. phase nicotine out of cigarettes over a large number of years. "

This would lead to more smoking. Smokers are addicts and need their fix.

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

I live near a hospital, smoking is banned in the grounds so the bus stop outside is always surrounded by staff and patients smoking - it's not nice. I think banning smoking in and around bus stops is reasonable. Similarly in parks it's fair enough that it's banned near play areas. But beyond that, it's a ridiculous and un-enforcable idea

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By *ediceTV/TS
over a year ago

Wrexham

Fucking nanny state!

Once they've banned smoking completely (it's fucking coming one day), who are they going to go after next?

Who's the next easy target?

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


"£5.2bn was in 2009 and England and Wales only. This figure rises about 10-15% each year. As well, it covers issues that smoking was major (75%=) factor.

There are lots of other problems, like hearth diseases were smoking is one of main contributing factors, but are not included in mentioned £5bn.

On top of that you should add incapacity benefits paid to smokers. Costs to their families and so on.

Overall sum is much higher than taxes collected.

In 2010 Policy Exchange put the overall cost to society at £13.74bn. I only included NHS figures because that's what the poster asked for.

As you say, the costs will have increased by now and I think the number of smokers is decreasing (which I think is why there's talk of taxing electronic cigarettes).

If the government want to stop people smoking I don't know why they don't regulate how much nicotine can be added to cigarettes. I.e. phase nicotine out of cigarettes over a large number of years. "

What the nhs says are smoking related diseases is a questionable definition. If someone suffers a heart attack, and they smoke it is listed as a smoking reated disease, even though they might have a congenital heart condition or a long family history of heart disease. The nhs and ash is too quick at pointing the finger at smoking as being the cause of some smokers illnesses, when it could be a completely different cause. They have a interest in bkaming smoking and do not report causes accurately.

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

George orwell.

Upcoming Elections.

Nuff Said.

Cynical Gimp

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

Does that mean they will be bring out victory cigarettes to go with our victory gin? I want a job in the ministry of love.

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By *igandanneCouple
over a year ago

Cheltenham


"I am a smoker and I bloody hate seeing adults smoking in kids parks/play areas. Yes, it should be banned in those places in my opinion. Also think it should be banned in cars when kids are in it too. totally this!!!!

Walked into a soft play center with my baby earlier and walked through a cloud of smoke in front of the door.. No good blowing it the other way when it's windy "

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By *igandanneCouple
over a year ago

Cheltenham


"I am a smoker and I bloody hate seeing adults smoking in kids parks/play areas. Yes, it should be banned in those places in my opinion. Also think it should be banned in cars when kids are in it too. totally this!!!!

Walked into a soft play center with my baby earlier and walked through a cloud of smoke in front of the door.. No good blowing it the other way when it's windy "
soft play center with a baby , thats so taboo

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

No banning it just means someone has to police it just put the prices up by £5 a packet.

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


"No banning it just means someone has to police it just put the prices up by £5 a packet. "

All that will do is get more customers for black market fags, nobody round here buys fags or baccy from shops, everyone knows someone who sells them cheap

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

Make the cigs much larger, then anyone with a 40 a day habit won't need a pension.

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

Very unworkable.

Id rather the coppers caught murderers.

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

I think anyone should be able to smoke any place with one condition and that is they have to be suspended by their nipples from above by shark hooks while they puff away.

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

just think of the new jobs for smoking wardens

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By *ngieandMrManCouple
over a year ago

hereford

The really ironic thing about this debate is, it wouldn't exist if the smoking ban was not put in place. Shortsighted solutions typically result in creating other problems/issues.

From the late 60's on into the 70's smoking was very popular, something like 80% of the population smoked. Since then it became less and less popular, food shops started banning it, then more shops followed. Industry also started to follow suit by either banning or setting restricted areas. No Smoking on public transport, in hospitals etc. have been in place many years... By the time the ban was put in place, it was an easy kill, as the number of smokers had dropped to something like 25%.

The thing is, what people seem to forget is, smokers now KNOW that its' not good for ones health, it IS addictive and its VERY expensive. Left alone, it would have extinguished itself. smoking has increased because of all the free advertising its getting from the debates against it! And of course because for kids at least, its no VERY naughty!

In the mean time, its still OK to take kids to the pub to watch their parents drink chemicals... what example is that setting?

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

If i cant smoke then nobody should be allowed to wear perfume or cologne its smells just as bad to me

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


"As a non smoker it can't come any sooner its your choice to smoke and it should be my choice not to breath in all the toxins which is really hard if someone lights up in a busy bus station for example. If you choose to smoke then you should respect other people around you.

Do you really think that second hand cigarette smoke is the worst thing you'll fill your lungs with in a "busy bus station"? "

As a non smoker i would say it is just as bad if not worse than the toxins coming from the buses.Also some people have no consideration if your walking towards them with a pram and the are walking the other way. Some put the fag besides them until we finished passing but others carrying on smoking.

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

Look at the volume of toxins created by a diesel or petrol engine and then the volumes created by cigarettes. Then tell me you would rather stand next to a bus.

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


"If i cant smoke then nobody should be allowed to wear perfume or cologne its smells just as bad to me "

You keep kidding yourself

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

hate smokers! plenty of times ive had arguements with people for blowing smoke in my face, or holding a cig next to my childs face. The upmost pointless money wasteful habbit alongside drugs.. might as well just roll up at 10 n smoke it lol

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


"hate smokers! plenty of times ive had arguements with people for blowing smoke in my face, or holding a cig next to my childs face. The upmost pointless money wasteful habbit alongside drugs.. might as well just roll up at 10 n smoke it lol"

rephrase *hate smoking* lol

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

Worst is when smokers crowd round the entrance to a building and you have to go through a cloud of smoke to get in.

People can smoke if they want as long as it doesn't affect anyone else near by.

Smoking ban in buildings is great, get to enjoy a night out without suffering 2nd hand smoke. Remember what happened to Roy Castle.

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

What about all of the people who move abroad because of smoking related illness later in life.. Who don't use the nhs.. My late grandfather is a prime example, moved to Spain as the heat helped his chest, still died of lung cancer through smoking, but paid for private spanish healthcare. He certainly wasn't the only one. So stating nhs figures alone is just the tip of the iceberg in my opinion

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


"hate smokers! plenty of times ive had arguements with people for blowing smoke in my face, or holding a cig next to my childs face. The upmost pointless money wasteful habbit alongside drugs.. might as well just roll up at 10 n smoke it lol"

Everyone loves to comment about cost of smoking to NHS and that its a wasteful habit. Well what about drinking and its cost to the emergency services? The families ruined by alcohol whether it be a d*unk abusive father or some child hit by d*unk driver and killed? Smokers are made out to be worshippers of Satan yet there are tv programs which make binge drinking a source of entertainment.

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


"I think it's a good idea but probably unworkable. If your sat in the middle of a field having a smoke with no one about who really cares. But smoking near the swings and slides then maybe you should be pulled up on it. "

In Singapore there are painted areas where people can smoke

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


"hate smokers! plenty of times ive had arguements with people for blowing smoke in my face, or holding a cig next to my childs face. The upmost pointless money wasteful habbit alongside drugs.. might as well just roll up at 10 n smoke it lol"

If it was pointless, people wouldn't do it. They enjoy it. People enjoy drugs, bacon sandwiches, creme de menthe....all pointless, if we use your logic.

Have a fag....go on....you might like it!!!

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


"?"

Playgrounds yes, for sure!

Parents smoking over their children and then chucking the cigarrette butt on the ground results in me asking them politely to pick it up, usually they're rude and abusive...

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


"I think it's a good idea but probably unworkable. If your sat in the middle of a field having a smoke with no one about who really cares. But smoking near the swings and slides then maybe you should be pulled up on it.

In Singapore there are painted areas where people can smoke"

I like this idea. Put all the addicts in a designated area to indulge in there habit. Then hopefully all the litter would be consigned to one place as well.

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


"hate smokers! plenty of times ive had arguements with people for blowing smoke in my face, or holding a cig next to my childs face. The upmost pointless money wasteful habbit alongside drugs.. might as well just roll up at 10 n smoke it lol

Everyone loves to comment about cost of smoking to NHS and that its a wasteful habit. Well what about drinking and its cost to the emergency services? The families ruined by alcohol whether it be a d*unk abusive father or some child hit by d*unk driver and killed? Smokers are made out to be worshippers of Satan yet there are tv programs which make binge drinking a source of entertainment. "

I think most people accept that alcohol is also a huge burden on the NHS. I'm not sure of the logic of the point you are trying to make

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

The logic is clear. At what point do we say the state has interfered too much? Alcohol, diy, sports, crossing the road....all dangerous and costly to the NHS.

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


"The logic is clear. At what point do we say the state has interfered too much? Alcohol, diy, sports, crossing the road....all dangerous and costly to the NHS. "

But its against the law to drink and drive and drinking alcohol outside is banned in many city centres and parks. Banning smoking in parks will just bring that into line with the alcohol ban. Both are anti social habits so why is just one of them banned ?

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By *ouple in LancashireCouple
over a year ago

in Lancashire


"I think it's a good idea but probably unworkable. If your sat in the middle of a field having a smoke with no one about who really cares. But smoking near the swings and slides then maybe you should be pulled up on it.

In Singapore there are painted areas where people can smoke

I like this idea. Put all the addicts in a designated area to indulge in there habit. Then hopefully all the litter would be consigned to one place as well. "

this is the answer..

the smokers should have a sealed compartment where they gather.

Of course an inbuilt air filter to protect none smokers would be required..

they could puff away in content and enjoy with a clear social conscience..

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

I have no onjections to people smoking outdoors i only take an issue if they are blatently being inconsiderate with it and dont care theyve got it blowing directing in my face as i walk by

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


"hate smokers! plenty of times ive had arguements with people for blowing smoke in my face, or holding a cig next to my childs face. The upmost pointless money wasteful habbit alongside drugs.. might as well just roll up at 10 n smoke it lol

Everyone loves to comment about cost of smoking to NHS and that its a wasteful habit. Well what about drinking and its cost to the emergency services? The families ruined by alcohol whether it be a d*unk abusive father or some child hit by d*unk driver and killed? Smokers are made out to be worshippers of Satan yet there are tv programs which make binge drinking a source of entertainment. "

Never once mentioned NHS! I was talking about how many people chose a fag over a packet of nappies!!Or if they have no children a fag over having paid the bills

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

Never asked anyone to use my logic just stating my opinion like in the post.

I would rather pay my bills or take my children out with the money id spend on a pack of fags.

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

Miss j I know you hadnt mentioned NHS yours was shorter to quote about how it was a wasteful habit. Crystal the point I was trying to raise is how smoking has seemed to have had a witch hunt against it for many years while drinking has continued to remain acceptable. If the goverment is looking to reduce money spent on the effects of a drug then alcohol should be higher on their list.

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


"Miss j I know you hadnt mentioned NHS yours was shorter to quote about how it was a wasteful habit. Crystal the point I was trying to raise is how smoking has seemed to have had a witch hunt against it for many years while drinking has continued to remain acceptable. If the goverment is looking to reduce money spent on the effects of a drug then alcohol should be higher on their list."

The post is to do with smoking. Everyone knows the implications of both and people still indulge in both lol. I simply find it wasteful money as so many people seem to find the time to moan about not making ends meet yet can still afford to smoke which happens to be a very expensive habit.

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

I am as anti smoking as you can get but think this is unworkable but what those who smoke in front of kids should be taken to task by those involved in policing it.

Most smoker I have come across are careful however stupid i think they are in first place.

In theory sounds good but not practical to police with all the cutbacks how the hell can it be monitored.

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By *imon_hydeMan
over a year ago

Stockport

Ban them, dirty fuckers.

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


"The logic is clear. At what point do we say the state has interfered too much? Alcohol, diy, sports, crossing the road....all dangerous and costly to the NHS.

But its against the law to drink and drive and drinking alcohol outside is banned in many city centres and parks. Banning smoking in parks will just bring that into line with the alcohol ban. Both are anti social habits so why is just one of them banned ? "

Because, realistically, smoking outside is not antisocial. There is plenty of room and plenty of air. If I take a picnic into a park, I can't have an alcoholic drink. Because pissheads spoilt it. Why not, and this might sound left of field, arrest the people who are d*unk and disorderly and allow others to enjoy themselves? This is nothing to do with public health. This is about further and further control of the population. It will be illegal to fart outdoors next. That's "antisocial" to.

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

Light it up puff puff pass pass if you dont like it kiss my ass that simple

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


"Ban them, dirty fuckers."

Please explain why smoking is dirty. Just because you don't like it?

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

As a smoker I think it's great we can't smoke inside anymore coz it is disgusting, but trying to stop people smoking outside is just pathetic. It's like the filth givin out £50 fines on the spot for throwing away a fag doubt "what are we supposed to do? Walk around with an ashtray everywhere we go?"

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


"The logic is clear. At what point do we say the state has interfered too much? Alcohol, diy, sports, crossing the road....all dangerous and costly to the NHS.

But its against the law to drink and drive and drinking alcohol outside is banned in many city centres and parks. Banning smoking in parks will just bring that into line with the alcohol ban. Both are anti social habits so why is just one of them banned ?

Because, realistically, smoking outside is not antisocial. There is plenty of room and plenty of air. If I take a picnic into a park, I can't have an alcoholic drink. Because pissheads spoilt it. Why not, and this might sound left of field, arrest the people who are d*unk and disorderly and allow others to enjoy themselves? This is nothing to do with public health. This is about further and further control of the population. It will be illegal to fart outdoors next. That's "antisocial" to."

Smoking outside is anti social

Some pub gardens in the summer can be packed solid with smokers

This summer,gorgeous day,garden full of all ages,every single table except 2 had smokers on them,the first table was next to a bloke smoking a stinking cigar which was blowing right towards me so I moved

Next table they were all smoking rollies,I can deal with that,then someone lit up a spliff,we left and went elsewhere......granted it was a wetherspoons we were in

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


"Light it up puff puff pass pass if you dont like it kiss my ass that simple "

Why are you so aggressive

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By *icefellatwoMan
over a year ago

hastings


"The logic is clear. At what point do we say the state has interfered too much? Alcohol, diy, sports, crossing the road....all dangerous and costly to the NHS.

But its against the law to drink and drive and drinking alcohol outside is banned in many city centres and parks. Banning smoking in parks will just bring that into line with the alcohol ban. Both are anti social habits so why is just one of them banned ?

Because, realistically, smoking outside is not antisocial. There is plenty of room and plenty of air. If I take a picnic into a park, I can't have an alcoholic drink. Because pissheads spoilt it. Why not, and this might sound left of field, arrest the people who are d*unk and disorderly and allow others to enjoy themselves? This is nothing to do with public health. This is about further and further control of the population. It will be illegal to fart outdoors next. That's "antisocial" to.

Smoking outside is anti social

Some pub gardens in the summer can be packed solid with smokers

This summer,gorgeous day,garden full of all ages,every single table except 2 had smokers on them,the first table was next to a bloke smoking a stinking cigar which was blowing right towards me so I moved

Next table they were all smoking rollies,I can deal with that,then someone lit up a spliff,we left and went elsewhere......granted it was a wetherspoons we were in "

you should know that if you don't smoke any smoke seems to come your way well it does to me

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


"Light it up puff puff pass pass if you dont like it kiss my ass that simple

Why are you so aggressive "

Not aggressive just speaking my mind on this subject. If someone starts complaining about me smoking i make every point to get as close to them as i can i dint complain about their choices in life leave my choices out of it

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By *icefellatwoMan
over a year ago

hastings


"Light it up puff puff pass pass if you dont like it kiss my ass that simple

Why are you so aggressive

Not aggressive just speaking my mind on this subject. If someone starts complaining about me smoking i make every point to get as close to them as i can i dint complain about their choices in life leave my choices out of it "

I agree if you choose to smoke so be it.

but you should have respect for someone that chooses not to smoke and not annoy them

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By *orthyorkypairCouple
over a year ago

North Yorkshire


"as a non smoker, I think it is nonsense.

"

us too its nanny state gone bananas lol

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

There was an old TV comedy sketch where a guy on the bus was clearly pleasuring himself (i.e. wanking) in public. Nobody bothered. Someone then lit a cigarette and everyone complained and shouted at him!

Seriously though my parents both died from smoking related illnesses so I am not a fan. I hate experiencing other people's smoke, including the smell on their clothes and breath But how on earth will they ever enforce a ban on smoking in public places? Especially ones with lots of visitors from the UK and overseas who will not even realise there is a ban.

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


"Light it up puff puff pass pass if you dont like it kiss my ass that simple

Why are you so aggressive

Not aggressive just speaking my mind on this subject. If someone starts complaining about me smoking i make every point to get as close to them as i can i dint complain about their choices in life leave my choices out of it

I agree if you choose to smoke so be it.

but you should have respect for someone that chooses not to smoke and not annoy them "

So then them people bitching about my smoking isn't annoying? ????

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


"Light it up puff puff pass pass if you dont like it kiss my ass that simple

Why are you so aggressive

Not aggressive just speaking my mind on this subject. If someone starts complaining about me smoking i make every point to get as close to them as i can i dint complain about their choices in life leave my choices out of it "

Now that just shows you up for being a pratt because some complains you are potentially risking their health and you intentionally would do it more pathetic

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By *icefellatwoMan
over a year ago

hastings


"Light it up puff puff pass pass if you dont like it kiss my ass that simple

Why are you so aggressive

Not aggressive just speaking my mind on this subject. If someone starts complaining about me smoking i make every point to get as close to them as i can i dint complain about their choices in life leave my choices out of it "

You might not be aggressive but somewhere along the line you are full of shit as your profile says you are a non smoker

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


"Light it up puff puff pass pass if you dont like it kiss my ass that simple

Why are you so aggressive

Not aggressive just speaking my mind on this subject. If someone starts complaining about me smoking i make every point to get as close to them as i can i dint complain about their choices in life leave my choices out of it

You might not be aggressive but somewhere along the line you are full of shit as your profile says you are a non smoker "

My bad i set this profile up on my cell phone i honestly dont remember seeing a a section for smoking that explains why i see profiles that say wont meet smokers i will fix that for you i am not full of bullshit i say what is on my mind its might right freedom of speech

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


"Light it up puff puff pass pass if you dont like it kiss my ass that simple

Why are you so aggressive

Not aggressive just speaking my mind on this subject. If someone starts complaining about me smoking i make every point to get as close to them as i can i dint complain about their choices in life leave my choices out of it

You might not be aggressive but somewhere along the line you are full of shit as your profile says you are a non smoker "

Ha ha ha ha!

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


"Light it up puff puff pass pass if you dont like it kiss my ass that simple

Why are you so aggressive

Not aggressive just speaking my mind on this subject. If someone starts complaining about me smoking i make every point to get as close to them as i can i dint complain about their choices in life leave my choices out of it "

So...you're not only aggressive you're confrontational as well

What a pleasant man

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


"Light it up puff puff pass pass if you dont like it kiss my ass that simple

Why are you so aggressive

Not aggressive just speaking my mind on this subject. If someone starts complaining about me smoking i make every point to get as close to them as i can i dint complain about their choices in life leave my choices out of it

So...you're not only aggressive you're confrontational as well

What a pleasant man "

I aim to please

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


"Light it up puff puff pass pass if you dont like it kiss my ass that simple

Why are you so aggressive

Not aggressive just speaking my mind on this subject. If someone starts complaining about me smoking i make every point to get as close to them as i can i dint complain about their choices in life leave my choices out of it

You might not be aggressive but somewhere along the line you are full of shit as your profile says you are a non smoker

My bad i set this profile up on my cell phone i honestly dont remember seeing a a section for smoking that explains why i see profiles that say wont meet smokers i will fix that for you i am not full of bullshit i say what is on my mind its might right freedom of speech "

No such thing as freedom of speech lol

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By *icefellatwoMan
over a year ago

hastings


"Light it up puff puff pass pass if you dont like it kiss my ass that simple

Why are you so aggressive

Not aggressive just speaking my mind on this subject. If someone starts complaining about me smoking i make every point to get as close to them as i can i dint complain about their choices in life leave my choices out of it

You might not be aggressive but somewhere along the line you are full of shit as your profile says you are a non smoker

My bad i set this profile up on my cell phone i honestly dont remember seeing a a section for smoking that explains why i see profiles that say wont meet smokers i will fix that for you i am not full of bullshit i say what is on my mind its might right freedom of speech "

i agree with freedom of speech but if you have something wrong on your profile the forum will pick up on it

have fun

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

Why does every fuckin post end up like this for fuck sake just got home from work and checked my post and oh look rowdiness why is everyone so mardy on here

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


"Light it up puff puff pass pass if you dont like it kiss my ass that simple

Why are you so aggressive

Not aggressive just speaking my mind on this subject. If someone starts complaining about me smoking i make every point to get as close to them as i can i dint complain about their choices in life leave my choices out of it

You might not be aggressive but somewhere along the line you are full of shit as your profile says you are a non smoker

My bad i set this profile up on my cell phone i honestly dont remember seeing a a section for smoking that explains why i see profiles that say wont meet smokers i will fix that for you i am not full of bullshit i say what is on my mind its might right freedom of speech

i agree with freedom of speech but if you have something wrong on your profile the forum will pick up on it

have fun "

It was a honest mistake i am a very proud smoker

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By *eerobCouple
over a year ago

solihull


"Light it up puff puff pass pass if you dont like it kiss my ass that simple "

Clearly you are a pleasant considerate guy and having rwad your profile a very health conscious individual. Lol.

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


"Why does every fuckin post end up like this for fuck sake just got home from work and checked my post and oh look rowdiness why is everyone so mardy on here "

and you're not!

Smoking threads always end up heated.....no pun intended

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By *iewMan
Forum Mod
over a year ago

Angus & Findhorn

the bluster of the kiss my ass, bless

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By *eerobCouple
over a year ago

solihull


"Why does every fuckin post end up like this for fuck sake just got home from work and checked my post and oh look rowdiness why is everyone so mardy on here "

We think you opened a very good thread, why are you so clearly upset and useing aggressive language when everyone has entered into the debate with such passion?

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


"Light it up puff puff pass pass if you dont like it kiss my ass that simple

Clearly you are a pleasant considerate guy and having rwad your profile a very health conscious individual. Lol. "

I do 12 Ounce curls daily,eat a lot of red meat , and smoke two packs a day i live a very happy life

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By *eerobCouple
over a year ago

solihull


"Light it up puff puff pass pass if you dont like it kiss my ass that simple

Clearly you are a pleasant considerate guy and having rwad your profile a very health conscious individual. Lol.

I do 12 Ounce curls daily,eat a lot of red meat , and smoke two packs a day i live a very happy life "

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By *eerobCouple
over a year ago

solihull


"Light it up puff puff pass pass if you dont like it kiss my ass that simple

Clearly you are a pleasant considerate guy and having rwad your profile a very health conscious individual. Lol.

I do 12 Ounce curls daily,eat a lot of red meat , and smoke two packs a day i live a very happy life "

Guessong that a 12 ounce curl is something healthy that you eat?

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


"Light it up puff puff pass pass if you dont like it kiss my ass that simple

Clearly you are a pleasant considerate guy and having rwad your profile a very health conscious individual. Lol.

I do 12 Ounce curls daily,eat a lot of red meat , and smoke two packs a day i live a very happy life

Guessong that a 12 ounce curl is something healthy that you eat? "

Yeah busch light beer. We have jacked this thread enough puff puff pass enjoy

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By *eerobCouple
over a year ago

solihull


"Light it up puff puff pass pass if you dont like it kiss my ass that simple

Clearly you are a pleasant considerate guy and having rwad your profile a very health conscious individual. Lol.

I do 12 Ounce curls daily,eat a lot of red meat , and smoke two packs a day i live a very happy life

Guessong that a 12 ounce curl is something healthy that you eat?

Yeah busch light beer. We have jacked this thread enough puff puff pass enjoy "

Is the puff puff your breathing??

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


"Light it up puff puff pass pass if you dont like it kiss my ass that simple

Why are you so aggressive

Not aggressive just speaking my mind on this subject. If someone starts complaining about me smoking i make every point to get as close to them as i can i dint complain about their choices in life leave my choices out of it

You might not be aggressive but somewhere along the line you are full of shit as your profile says you are a non smoker

My bad i set this profile up on my cell phone i honestly dont remember seeing a a section for smoking that explains why i see profiles that say wont meet smokers i will fix that for you i am not full of bullshit i say what is on my mind its might right freedom of speech

i agree with freedom of speech but if you have something wrong on your profile the forum will pick up on it

have fun

It was a honest mistake i am a very proud smoker "

A proud smoker?

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


"The logic is clear. At what point do we say the state has interfered too much? Alcohol, diy, sports, crossing the road....all dangerous and costly to the NHS.

But its against the law to drink and drive and drinking alcohol outside is banned in many city centres and parks. Banning smoking in parks will just bring that into line with the alcohol ban. Both are anti social habits so why is just one of them banned ?

Because, realistically, smoking outside is not antisocial. There is plenty of room and plenty of air. If I take a picnic into a park, I can't have an alcoholic drink. Because pissheads spoilt it. Why not, and this might sound left of field, arrest the people who are d*unk and disorderly and allow others to enjoy themselves? This is nothing to do with public health. This is about further and further control of the population. It will be illegal to fart outdoors next. That's "antisocial" to.

Smoking outside is anti social

Some pub gardens in the summer can be packed solid with smokers

This summer,gorgeous day,garden full of all ages,every single table except 2 had smokers on them,the first table was next to a bloke smoking a stinking cigar which was blowing right towards me so I moved

Next table they were all smoking rollies,I can deal with that,then someone lit up a spliff,we left and went elsewhere......granted it was a wetherspoons we were in "

I'm sorry but I cannot have any sympathy with anyone who uses a Wetherspoons. I think the beer, food and violence that occurs in them is far more dangerous to your health!

Seriously though, a lot of this could have been avoided by simply having a smoking room in pubs. I have been in airports that had indoor smoking rooms. Bloody big ones with tall ceilings and decent air extraction units, and you wouldnt have known it was a smoking room.

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

Slightly off topic, but if the Government or powers that be wish to stop smoking in public parks, will they also have a word with the Council who annually build a big fuck off bonfire each year?

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


"

Slightly off topic, but if the Government or powers that be wish to stop smoking in public parks, will they also have a word with the Council who annually build a big fuck off bonfire each year? "

And can they stop the use of ALL vehicles in city centres that use diesel or petrol. If they are so concerned about our health, then they should really be attacking the main culprit in spewing out carcinogens, carbon monoxide and nanoparticulates.

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


"

Slightly off topic, but if the Government or powers that be wish to stop smoking in public parks, will they also have a word with the Council who annually build a big fuck off bonfire each year?

And can they stop the use of ALL vehicles in city centres that use diesel or petrol. If they are so concerned about our health, then they should really be attacking the main culprit in spewing out carcinogens, carbon monoxide and nanoparticulates."

Give em some credit though, they have arranged for all their personal vehicles to be parked in exceedingly cheap and enclosed car parks right besides their workplace ( i say that loosely)in order to reduce the damage to the rest of us who have to park a mile from town and walk in.

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


"?"

Proposterous.

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


"

Slightly off topic, but if the Government or powers that be wish to stop smoking in public parks, will they also have a word with the Council who annually build a big fuck off bonfire each year?

And can they stop the use of ALL vehicles in city centres that use diesel or petrol. If they are so concerned about our health, then they should really be attacking the main culprit in spewing out carcinogens, carbon monoxide and nanoparticulates.

Give em some credit though, they have arranged for all their personal vehicles to be parked in exceedingly cheap and enclosed car parks right besides their workplace ( i say that loosely)in order to reduce the damage to the rest of us who have to park a mile from town and walk in. "

Now now....its for your own good!

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

would be ridiculously difficult to enforce -

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

pathetic idea.

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


"Im an ex smoker so apparently im the worst of the worst

I can't see how banning smoking in parks is going to be enforceable though,who wants the job of getting abuse all day for telling people to stop smoking? "
Similar to

So called at (the time)when smokeing laws Came in in 2007 cicarette wardens were so Supposed to patrol the out doors to Issue Fines to folks dropping the stub ends on The floor £50 fine for each one I can Imagine plenty of abuse there " Its no good guv I,ve got you on web cam" The Outcry from that and the revinue made but

I believe anyone who clears there rubbish Up Is trying to behave In a lawful way and Out doors ban Is going to far even thou I don,t smoke myself.

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


"As a non smoker it can't come any sooner its your choice to smoke and it should be my choice not to breath in all the toxins which is really hard if someone lights up in a busy bus station for example. If you choose to smoke then you should respect other people around you. "
surely any toxins disapate into the atmosphere or rise quickly

From ground level In enclosed area,s it Can,t Escape passive smokeing almost it used to be where non smokers were.

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


"I'm a nom smoker, I don't mind those that do, it's there choice...... However I do find it crass of the government and health officials to bleet on about cutting the numbers of smokers when the tax revenue generated is such that if all smokers suddenly have up the country would be insolvent!!!!

Is the tax on cigarettes more or less than the cost to the NHS treating smoking related diseases?

I'm a non smoker and think this is too far, people should be able to smoke outdoors if they wish but do agree the ends should be disposed of correctly

No. Smokers contribute something like ten times in tax what it costs to treat smoking related diseases

But they are trying to stop people smoking, The taxes will just be moved onto something else to generate money

If they really wanted to stop people smoking then they would ban the manufacture and sale of cigarettes in the UK. As our borders are pretty porous, people will be able to buy illegal cigarettes and the tax revenue would drop dramatically. Clearly it would be moved to something else & in about 30 years we would see the benefit in reduced lung cancer and its impact on our health system! I don't advocate smoking, but I have smoked (until it was legal!) and I think banning it in public and open spaces is totally ludicrous. The nanny state needs to step back from always trying to control people & allow for personal responsibilty - not a rant, just shaking my head in incredulity "
Well that is exactly what is happening now they are struggling with the manufacture against outdoor overseas production in cicarettes here in the uk one of the biggest filter tip manufacturers closed down 2 years ago next month november 2012

In their heyday they made enormous capital but now that comes from turkey, mexico, china, usa, from the top to the bottom of the site different Industrys have dissapeared over the years where there was

100% just 10% still working unrelated to Cicarettes.

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

I'm sorry but I think it's a load of bull. They have banned it in pubs cars/vans if it was that bad for you just don't sell them anymore. Oh no they won't do that because it's one of the biggest earner for government tax. This country should be called great Britain anymore as it's not been great for the last 10 years.

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

Absolutely not. Restrictions of liberty should not be taken away any further.

Pollution from cars and industry is a massively higher danger to others. Its either about the danger to others or punishment by restricting liberty - it fails on both counts.

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By *ngieandMrManCouple
over a year ago

hereford

Population = about 60,000,000 (60 million).

About 25% of the population smoke.

Taxation on tobacco products about 90%

30 cigarettes per day = about £300 per month.

So... £270 * 12 = £3240 * 15,000,000 = £48,600,000,000 = 48 BILLION 600 Million quid tax revenue from smokers.

The NHS service costs (apparently) about £110 BILLION.

So it could be suggested that just one quarter of the population is paying almost half of the total NHS bill but that is also in addition to the normal NHS contributions that non-smokers pay.

Now it gets interesting... Stop smoking totally and totally cut off the tax revenue from it and... everyone of the 60 million population will have to pay an extra £810 each per year to make up the short fall

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

Why isn't there a little symbol for a tumble rolling past? I think you might just have convinced some hardened anti smokers, that it is in their interests to let us carry on unhindered.

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


"as a non smoker, I think it is nonsense.

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


"Population = about 60,000,000 (60 million).

About 25% of the population smoke.

Taxation on tobacco products about 90%

30 cigarettes per day = about £300 per month.

So... £270 * 12 = £3240 * 15,000,000 = £48,600,000,000 = 48 BILLION 600 Million quid tax revenue from smokers.

The NHS service costs (apparently) about £110 BILLION.

So it could be suggested that just one quarter of the population is paying almost half of the total NHS bill but that is also in addition to the normal NHS contributions that non-smokers pay.

Now it gets interesting... Stop smoking totally and totally cut off the tax revenue from it and... everyone of the 60 million population will have to pay an extra £810 each per year to make up the short fall "
I feel better now

Now where's me bloody cigs

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

Its interesting how so many have commented about dog ends and the litter smokers cause. Non smokers are equally as guilty for littering. You can walk down most streets and find discarded rubbish. Empty food containers, sweet and crisp packets. In that case, we should ban all take away, unless they are home delivered.

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

I assume that every anti smoking poster

on here never drives or uses a car or bus too? If not why not?

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

I just read the entirety of this thread & although I'm a reformed smoker, what a load of twaddle people write - & I now badly need a ciggie!!

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