The smoking ban

The smoking ban can only be a good thing. It has created a much more healthy social environment. I know those that smoke feel agrieved that they have had the freedom robbed of them to choose what they want to do, but remember: in society there are far more that don't smoke, and to smoke in their environment is robbing them of their free choice. I suppose a compromise would be, where establishments allow it: to have say smoking pubs, where they are advertised as such, both to the punters in them, and the staff applying for jobs there, so that everyone is aware of its smoking status. But if there is any members of the public compelled to visit these establishments, then a no smoking ban ought to be applied.

Should it not be up the proprieters though whether they allow smoking or not?

I love the Canaries.. you have smoking and non smoking bars and I so miss having a ciggy with my drinky in a social environment

Smoking and non smoking seems like a good compromise, Sandy.

Shine wrote:

Smoking and non smoking seems like a good compromise, Sandy.

Do you smoke Shine

Shine wrote:

Smoking and non smoking seems like a good compromise, Sandy.

I have a feeling that the non smoking pubs would be empty here though

There's very good AIR filtration systems avalable now

I do miss those smoking threads on the Mirror , was such a laugh

Sandybeaches wrote:

Shine wrote:

Smoking and non smoking seems like a good compromise, Sandy.

I have a feeling that the non smoking pubs would be empty here though

I used to smoke, Sandy, many years ago, but no longer. When I did smoke, I would have gone in the smoking pubs.

Even non smokers went in smoking pubs when there was a choice in Glasgow..the few non smoking pubs were dead and didnt last long.

I asked if you smoked Shine

Sandybeaches wrote:

Even non smokers went in smoking pubs when there was a choice in Glasgow..the few non smoking pubs were dead and didnt last long.

We have a good venue for live music here,Sandy but Ive given up going nearly,everyone is stood outside now,the atmosphere's not what it was .

I agree Bella.

I went to a quiz night back in February and half the locals were outside! Its so silly, when they could so easily have one bar for smoking and one for non-smokers, or as my hub said, smoking and non-smoking pubs. He packed up over a year ago, so i have to keep nipping out on my own now, he ges fedup with sitting there alone waiting for me to come back lol

But the other argument is ...
If you dont smoke why should you have to breathe in other ppl smoke
and then come home and jump in the shower because your hair and body
stink of fags ..

But as i said, you can have smoking or no smoking pubs. Non smokers drink in the non smoking pub, simple really - no need to ban all pubs then.

A very good point ,Magical

A funny song LOL

A verygGood point ,Magical .

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