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Originally Posted by fireman328
The term "pub" is derived from public house, a house which could be frequented by the public to consume beer, ale and cider, if there is a total ban on smoking then it will not be a "pub" but an exclusive establishment for non smokers, if this were taken to its' full extent it could be deemed discriminatory as certain classes of persons are excluded by reason of non admittance to smokers.
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Yeah but it isn't quite that is it. It won't be exclusive to non-smokers, just that the smokers cannot smoke inside the building. If that were the case then we would have to completely stop the term 'public place' from referring to all places where people cannot smoke, such as shopping centres. But what would help to alleviate the discrimination that you think smokers would be subject to would be, as I said earlier, a sealed smoking room or outside building for smokers.
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Originally Posted by fireman328
Certain other sustances, subject to control are illegal to have in possession but I wonder how many people you know take the high horse when tobacco is mentioned but will pop a few pills in the club ?
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Again I see your point, but the main issue here is that if Joe Bloggs pops a pill, his consumption will not have a direct impact on John Smith's health.