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Choko · Miss BrisbaneForums 2005 Joined: 31 May 2005 Posts: 1198

I think this is great! I hope more countries follow this example pretty shortly. I'm telling ya, smokers will become a dying breed, quite literally - it's such a filthy habit!

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SMOKING is to be BANNED in pubs and clubs within 18 months after a vote by MPs tonight.
The ban means that pubs will be smoke-free, along with private clubs, cinemas, offices, factories and public transport.

Health Secretary Patricia Hewitt backed the full ban in a free Commons vote. And she was supported by both Tony Blair and Gordon Brown.

There was a majority of 200 for the ban in a vote of 384 to 184.

The result was greeted with loud cheers in a crowded Commons chamber.

Ms Hewitt said the ban would save thousands of lives a year.

The vote came as the Government announced a massive rise in the maximum fine for failing to stop people smoking in banned areas.

Health minister Caroline Flint said they would go up by more than ten times to £2,500 from £200.

Spot fines of £200 will also be introduced for failing to display no-smoking signs

kelly1966 · Posted: Wed Feb 15, 2006 8:07 am Post subject:

Choc,

I agree with you 100%.....this is a filthy habit.

It has already taken place in Canada as well. Nice to be able to enjoy a night out and not come home smelling like a dirty ashtray Smile

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Choko · Miss BrisbaneForums 2005 Joined: 31 May 2005 Posts: 1198

Well I always wondered about people who worked in clubs and bars who're non smokers being forced to passive smoke every day, DJs and bands too. Certainly I used to hate it. Look at entertainer and 'Record Breaker' host Roy Castle, he suffered lung cancer and put it down to years of playing the trumpet in smokey bars and clubs, even though he never smoked a ciggie in his life. I'm telling you smokers are responsible for the poor health of many other people, not just their own.

They should be charged higher premuims for health insurance.

I can't wait for the day when everyone is able to breathe smoke free air.

Smoking is nasty!

Brisbane · Posted: Wed Feb 15, 2006 10:39 am Post subject:

RIEL · Brisbane forums AdWakerleyt Joined: 19 Apr 2005 Posts: 404

It all comes down to respect. People should not smoke when others ask them not to. Worst thing I've ever seen is parents smoking in the car with their kids! Shocked

Nice.

kelly1966 · Posted: Wed Feb 15, 2006 4:56 pm Post subject:

Yes RIEL,

They think that by putting their windows down a bit that it help....not!!!

I feel bad for the children as they are the ones who are suffering.
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Choko · Miss BrisbaneForums 2005 Joined: 31 May 2005 Posts: 1198

There was a really sad story in the UK last year about a 3 year old child, whose parents basically chain smoked around him all the time, he had asthma and breathing difficulties. When he was x-rayed doctors said he had the lungs of a 60 year old. very sad.

kelly1966 · Posted: Wed Feb 15, 2006 6:25 pm Post subject:

Just goes to show you that some people don't deserve to have children.

What a shame.
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