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Originally Posted by NEONKNIGHT
Freedom of choice is my concern. If you want to smoke you can, its not illegal. If you don't want to smoke that's also a individual choice. If you want to smoke in a public house, find one that accepts this policy, if not go elsewhere. Same apply's for non-smokers.
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The fatal flaw with that argument is that market forces have not allowed a viable choice in this area to become available. Whether through fear of loss of trade, or inertia, pubs (with the notable exception of Wetherspoons) do not choose to go smoke free. So we use the law to enforce it, on the grounds that the health issues are so serious, the intrusion on personal freedom is warranted.