Banning smoking in public
By simesc
@simesc (248)
June 21, 2007 4:54pm CST
England is to ban smoking in public on the 1st July.
There is a major argument going on about this. Is it stopping peoples freedom to smoke or is it helping the people who do not wish to breate in others smoke?
I am so happy that it is coming in, I am looking forward to walking into a bar or restaurant and not to walk out stinking of someone elses smoke
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@pallidyne (858)
• United States
21 Jun 07
Does the UK ban on smoking cover outdoor areas or just enclosed public spots? I mean can someone still smoke on the corner, or do they have to go back to their home and smoke inside?
I'm curious. Pittsburgh (the city I am in) had a ban for about 2 days until it was challenged and overturned in court. (Pittsburgh is a VERY litigious town.)
It simply banned in enclosed public areas such as offices and restaurants.
@simesc (248)
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21 Jun 07
It is enclosed public spaces at the moment. But the government know that people will just stand outside.
They plan to ban that in about 2 years time also.
The fines will be £50 (about $100) for the person who is caught smoking and £1000 (about $2000) for the bar/ restaurant that lets them smoke
@2wicelot (2945)
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21 Jun 07
I believe it is a good thing. it would help the smokers and people around them. Secondhand smoke is also dangerous and it also endangers the lives of people around and especially children. I think it may also discourage children from smoking if they don't see it so often in public.
