The way I look at it is this:

As GHoST said, pubs and clubs have tradittionally been places where people go to drink and smoke - for smokers, this goes hand in hand; I quote Dennis Leary:
"I love beer - but without this (holds up cigarette), this (points to beer) is nothing"

I think that smoking should be banned in restaurants - I would hate to have to eat my food in a smoky atmosphere (even though I smoke), and frown upon those people who have the nerve to smoke in food places.
Noone should be allowed to smoke in places where there is children - schools, shops, etc etc.

As for pubs and clubs - I think that the industry would rapidly decline if a ban on smoking was introduced.

It would be like me going into a church, and trying to ban prayer! I'm not religious, and think that those who follow religion are blind to the brainwashing that they are subjected to -but, hey - that's my opinion, and would never dream of trying to dictate what others' believe...it is their right, even if I disagree to it.

So, don't tell me that I cant spark up in a place that is traditionally 'tolerant' of such activities
Surely it is about choice of the individual - if I wanna kill myself with smoking (dope or otherwise) then that is my right as a free individual.

That said, one must also excersise a bit of diplomacy in these cases - ie, if I was in a pub with a group of friends that didn't smoke, then I would most likely remove myself from that group if I felt the need to smoke - common courtesy, init?
I wouldn't even smoke in my own car, if all my passengers were non-smokers.

My parents are dead against smoking, so even if they come to my house, I would refrain from smoking -or go outside, as is usually the case...if only to stop them nagging me lmaooo

Public areas, such as high streets and shops and the like, could maybe frown upon smokers - but in places like pubs and clubs...well, if ya don't like it - don't go there.

*takes a breath*

This UK gov. is continually trying to blind us to the real issues of the day by producing these stupid debates, so we 'forget' aboput what they're really up to; ie, destroying the fucking world...sheesh, they must think that we're as thick as shit----BRING ON THE REVOLUTION, i say..and bring it fast.
I am fed up to the back-teeth with their stupidity and constant refusal to listen to the public that they are SUPPOSED to be serving.

ASSHOLES!!!

I need to lie down a minute.....
RESiNATE Reviewed by RESiNATE on . What do you think? Okay, so the main political debate on this little island of mine is Smoking in public. A load of beaureacratic politicans, who probably never even go into a pub, club or a bar, are trying to get smoking in public places (especially pubs, clubs and bars) banned! I think this is pathetic, to be totally honest. If people don't liek being in smokey enviroments, then they shouldn't go. The same way people who don't like alcohol shouldn't complain that they sell alcohol in restaurants and try Rating: 5