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Originally Posted by Chris T
Free market capitalism has never been, and will never be, a driver of improvements to health and safety. This is a dangerous idea and, thankfully, one that has no serious support in any western developed country (which is why, amongst other things, owners of buildings are compelled to spend money on inconvenient things like fire extinguishers and high-visibility exit signs - items which do nothing for the bottom line of the business).
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I know, you've already said that... Laws will be there if the pub allows smoking or not. Wether a pub allows smoking or not, things like fire escapes and fire extinguishers will be covered.
People should be able to make an informed descision on what they will and won't do. Some jobs are riskier than others. Some lifestyles are riskier than others. Let people decide. People should be encouraged to avoid/quit altogether smoking, not having it forced upon them by an opressive government.
I like atm having the opportunity to choose wether I sit with smokers or non-smokers. I resent having that basic human right of freedom of choice restricted.
Of course, choice, which is what free market capitalism allows for doesn't go down with with your average socialist (i.e. oppressive and authoritiarian) government.