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Thursday April 09, 2009 23:05

by Tom

Latest research and figures from BBC News Lunchtime Today

The BBC has revealed that 40% of previously profitable bars etc in the European countries affected by the smoking ban have closed since the bans were introduced. Smokers are apparently respecting the bans, but voting with their wallets, with catastrophic results for the hospitality industry.

Meanwhile, research into the causes of smoking among teenagers shows bullying and lack of self-esteem to be key determinant factors in the decision to take up the habit.

Nu Labour has apparently warned health campaigners to tone down the stridency of their belligerent anti-smoking campaigns. The fact that David Cameron smokes 20 Marlboro Lights a day, and is said to be in favour of tax reductions on tobacco, has not been lost on Government sources. With a General Election no more than a year away, the prospect of a Labour meltdown can only be increased by alienating the smoking vote, currently estimated at 35% of the voting population.

The last word should perhaps go to a former pub landlord:

'When the Government banned smoking, they took away my livelihood. For a time, the family trade did support us, but then the Credit Crunch came, and they all had to concentrate on paying their mortgages I suppose. It's another case of the do-gooders doing no good at all.'

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Give it up

by Gerry

Fri Apr 10, 2009 02:42

I know it is extremely difficult to give up, and I have every sympathy with anyone who is addicted to nicotine. But my right to breathe clean air is non-negotiable.
It is a nauseating experience being near someone who is smoking, and I look forward to a time when, hopefully, the ban is extended to include the area in the vicinity of bus stops.

http://www.smokingadvice.info/smoking_ban/banning_smoki...s.php
http://www.smokingadvice.info/smoking-advice/effects-of...g.php
http://quitsmoking.about.com/od/tobaccostatistics/a/Cig...e.htm

ex smoker

by local yokel

Fri Apr 10, 2009 11:30

Yeah, I'd been trying to quit for years, I couldn't have done it without the ban. If smokers are such fickled, addicted people they won't chew a bit of gum for the sake of human company I don't want to drink with them anyway. Don't you think that the total collapse of the economy might have something to do with all the pubs closing as well?

Smoke free pubs

by Non smoker

Thu Apr 16, 2009 10:31

As a non smoker who does not like going to smokey places I have now returned to my local rather than staying at home with my partner and drinking there. I am now spending cobnsiderably more in pubs than ever before, this is also true of our friends who we drink with. The pubs we visit seem to be as busy as they were 2-3 years ago.

Smokers enjoy a cigarette, the by product of which is smoke. This gets in my hair, clothes, makes me feel sick and could possibly give me lung cancer. I enjoy a drink, the by prodcut of which is my urine. I don't mind you smoking near me if you don't mind me pissing all over you. A fair exchange I feel.

Can anyone please explain how The Prince of Wales at the bottom of Gloucester Road get away with allowing people to smoke in their back yard. it seemms to be almost completely enclosed by a roof.

yes, you're all right...

by CaroCalandra

Mon Jun 29, 2009 21:24

carocalandra at hotmail dot com

07894443159

but, can those of us who choose to smoke still be allowed to just go in a garden - even an uncovered one and we promise faithfully to continue to try and be considerate of the rest of you? Pretty please?

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