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Old 02-11-2005, 12:45   #761
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Re: smoking and the pub

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Originally Posted by Xaccers
If going into a smoking establishment is so unreasonable Chris, then don't do it.
If the need to go into the pub "for a good time" is greater than your own health concerns then frankly what are you complaining about?
If a pub is too smokey for me, I will not go in there. Simple as that.
Either you accept the risks and go in, or if they're unacceptable, you don't.
But your reasoning is not self evident, as you present it to be. It works only for the one who can speak from a position of power. Currently, smokers have the power. They, however, are a minority, and the democratic majority are about to take that power from them. The situation will then appear thus:

If going into a smoke-free establishment is so unreasonable, don't do it.
If the need to smoke in a pub is greater than your own health concerns, then frankly, what are you complaining about?
If a pub's smoke-free status is too much for you, don't go in there. Simple as that. (You can smoke at home).
Either you accept the wishes of the majority and go in, without your fags, or if you can't go without your fags, you don't.
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