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Originally Posted by Pierre
anyway the point I'm making is that there are lots of carcenogens you quite happily indulge in every day.
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What makes you think I am happily indulging in them?
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Originally Posted by Pierre
It's nothing at all like saying that
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I disagree. One of the main points being made on this thread by those opposing a ban is that there are many other dangerous substances out there such as alcohol, drugs, and car exhaust fumes. But that is completely beside the point, and how on earth is it an argument against protecting us from smoking? This is why I said about the Aids cure thing - it's like saying 'well what is the point of focusing on reducing the dangers caused by one thing and not on others?'
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Originally Posted by SlackDad
I hardly think a reasoned look at the effect on depression and social isolation of the smoking ban is 'insiduous'. If that of course is what you are referring to.
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I really do think this concern is another 'straw clutcher'. Is this honestly an argument being put forwards - let's not stop people smoking because it might make them feel depressed?? I think finding out you have lung cancer would be pretty depressing...