Thread: smoking and the pub
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Old 10-09-2004, 13:21   #24
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Re: smoking and the pub
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Originally Posted by Salu
The decsion is really; As a non smoker, which do you prefer - Paying more taxes and living longer due to the decreased risk of passive smoking or being wealthier as a non smoker?

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Any ban I would support wholeheartedly
But the whole issue is one of choice. Smokers know the risks and can make an informed decision. Whether you support a ban or not, the issue is one of people's rights and that of a nanny state.

I'm all for more non-smoking pubs or smoke-free sections, as this increases that freedom of choice.

Taking that choice away is part of a bigger issue of control over people - which for a government obessessed with 'liberating' other countries is somewhat hypocritical in my opinion.
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