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Originally Posted by orangebird
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Would you consider it reasonable to abandon all fire safety regs that apply to pubilc buildings and then leave the punters the free choice over whether they spend their evening in a fire escape or non-fire escape pub? There is absolutely no difference. When the health risks are considered great enough, we legislate to enforce minimum standards. It applies to alcohol drinking, fire safety, road safety, and soon, not before time, smoking.
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So you think it's OK to risk her business over a LEGAL activity, when there are other options? Maybe if you ran your own business and our wonderful govenment puts a law in place that send your business that you keep your family on t1ts up, and you might see it differently.
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I think the English plans to go half way are silly and more likely to pose a risk to her business than the law in Ireland, and (soon) in Scotland, where an outright ban will put everyone on a level playing field. If I were her, I'd accept the way this is going and lobby for an outright ban. Failing that, I'd be looking for ways to diversify and protect my profits. I don't wish bankruptcy on anyone, but this is not the first time the law has changed to promote health and safety and it won't be the last.
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Originally Posted by punky
If the majority of people support your view then the pub will be non-smoking. Free market capitalism is the best legistlator you could ever want/need.
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Free market capitalism has never been, and will never be, a good legislator in matters of health and safety.