smoking and the pub - Page 30

clarie · 28-10-2005, 15:59

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Originally Posted by Nugget

TBH, I thinks it's a little unfair to infer that smokers are 'more stupid' than non-smokers.

I'm not saying they are. I am saying that was the reason I smoked - because I was young and stupid. I didn't think through the consequences of my actions.

I am not inferring smokers are more stupid than non-smokers in general.

**Maggy** · 28-10-2005, 16:00

Yes evangalism is something to be wary of.I was a lot like that when I lost 6 stones and made my sister cry trying to persuade her to lose weight...What a b*tch I was...

**Chris** · 28-10-2005, 16:02

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Originally Posted by lippy

Not true, you can buy alcohol from the age of 16 if you by a meal,basket of chips in some pubs.

A child from the age of 5 (five!) can drink alcohol at home with their parents consent.

Alcohol has an allowance guideline, not a safe level.

Hardly changes the point I was making though, does it? Let's not be pedantic.

Nugget · 28-10-2005, 16:02

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Originally Posted by clarie

I'm not saying they are. I am saying that was the reason I smoked - because I was young and stupid. I didn't think through the consequences of my actions.

I am not inferring smokers are more stupid than non-smokers in general.

Having said that, you're probably right

IMO, a lot of people give up smoking because of peer pressure - I started when I was at college, but it was mostly because everyone else smoked. Unfortunately, I then found that it's rather a hard habit to break (see, I obviously should have listened to more Chicago when I was a kid

).

As for the actual 'ban', I have to admit that I don't see why a total ban should be necessary - as has been said quite a few times, it should, in my opinion, be down to the landlord of the pub / club / whatever.

Jon M · 28-10-2005, 16:05

I'd stop all this "ban" talk if I were you.. the Team have itchy fingers and burning ears

Nugget · 28-10-2005, 16:06

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Originally Posted by Jon M

I'd stop all this "ban" talk if I were you.. the Team have itchy fingers and burning ears

Ah yes, but the burning ears are because the smokers have all of the lighters

28-10-2005, 16:21

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Originally Posted by Incognitas

Yes evangalism is something to be wary of.I was a lot like that when I lost 6 stones and made my sister cry trying to persuade her to lose weight...What a b*tch I was...

Thin b*tch though

Bifta · 28-10-2005, 16:29

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Originally Posted by orangebird

You've no right to bitch BECAUSE you smoked.

Say's who? You? The poor oppressed one that deliberately risks other people's health? I reserve my right to bitch whenever I see fit (much as you seem to have done)

28-10-2005, 16:34

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Originally Posted by Bifta

Say's who? You? The poor oppressed one that deliberately risks other people's health? I reserve my right to bitch whenever I see fit (much as you seem to have done)

Girls! Put those handbags down. Can't we agree you're both b*tches?

clarie · 28-10-2005, 17:08

To be completely fair I do agree with what you say Bifta in that an ex-smoker does have a right to complain about smoking, and even perhaps has more insight than a non-smoker, but I would say that most smokers do not deliberately harm other people with their smoke, more that carelessness and lack of consideration often leads to the harm of others as a side-effect.

orangebird · 28-10-2005, 17:08

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Originally Posted by andyl

Girls! Put those handbags down. Can't we agree you're both b*tches?

I know I am. An uber one at that

Neil · 28-10-2005, 17:26

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Originally Posted by orangebird

I know I am. An uber one at that

You're not that bad really....

Nugget · 28-10-2005, 17:30

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Originally Posted by Neil

You're not that bad really....

Yes she is

orangebird · 28-10-2005, 17:31

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Originally Posted by Neil

You're not that bad really....

Ssshhh! Don't tell everyone!

Russ · 28-10-2005, 17:37

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Originally Posted by Nugget

Yes she is

I sense a poll coming on....

Anyone ever work out what it is about smoking which makes many people act as if they're against a 'choice' solution whereas in many other aspects of life they're happy to go along with a more democratic approach?