I love the UK and Europe, really I do.  But why do you many of you (them) seem to accept invading other people's space with your stench acceptable?  I can barely breathe in some restaurants there and wonder what's so attractive about yellow teeth, yellow nails, and dragon's breath.  Yet, smokers seem so shocked that their repulsive smell is not well-tolerated and actually is "not pleasant" to healthier people.
200828
oh boo hoo...bc smoking is great....go to better ventalated restaurants or stay at home...a lot of people like to smoke after they eat....im a smoker and my teeth are white....my nails are healthy....oh yeah and my breath doesn't stink....actually a lot of people can't tell i smoke unless they see me....i chew gum i wear perfume...im good to go...its people like you that are ruining it for us...so shh
189432
Nonsmokers have some serious issues with "control" when they start talking about not smoking outside. Just walk around the smoker huddled next to the ash can, it's really not that difficult. If he's not huddled next to the ash can do that silly fake cough thing, that will show him. Sigh.
622234
way too far! businesses are going to suffer from these foolish laws. I say to people that don't smoke, just stay away from us and don't breath it. We don't blow the crap on them or anyhting.\nOh yeh, what about drinking in public, is that alright to have your child exposed to useless drunks, our governement is a bunch of a**wipes!
357588
I smoke, and I go out of my way to find a spot to smoke where no children (or anyone else, really) are around or a spot designated for smoking. I understand that second-hand smoke is harmful to children (and others); however, if I am in a designated smoking area and then someone comes around with their children, I am unlikely to move or snuff out my cigarette. Afterall, I was there first, and no one is forcing them to be there. \n\nOn the same token, I don't go to playgrounds to smoke. It's a matter of respect, in my opinion. I'll smoke in an out-of-the-way area out of respect for others, and usually I'll move if I find I am still too close to others. If someone comes into a *designated* smoking area with their children and begin to make a big scene complete with couching and hacking, I most certainly will not move.
367088
I'm a regular smoker and have been for 22 years. I say ban smoking completely. It saves my health, my wealth and more importantly to me, it means that everybody in the UK that pays tax pays tax. Why the hell should smokers keep paying more than our fair share into the health service to be told that we can't be treated unless we stop. What's your vice, milk? Tax it. Cows fart and it destroys the ozone layer. Coronation Street? Tax it. Power stations produce CO2 SO2, etc etc Tax it. Who do we persecute if everybody stops smoking? Vehicle owners? That has just doubled your weekly shopping bill. THINK, THEN SHOUT YOUR MOUTH OFF!!!
474743
If you are outside can other people smell the smoke?  The answer is yes.  It doesn't matter what the conditions are in that room second hand smoke hurts not only the smoker but everyone around them.  It is my opinion that most (not all) smokers are inconsiderate of the way their habit affects other people.
419671
It's a great idea... it's already happened in Scotland, and I found it incredibly liberating to enter bars and restaurants there and not have to walk through clouds of smelly smoke for once. It's so nice to be able to go along and spend time with my smoker friends and actually enjoy my time with them - to feel like part of the group again. And I no longer have to keep going outside on my own for some fresh air in the freezing cold. It's actually a very nice feeling. \n\nSmoking is a right, yes I agree.. but I feel it's more of a right not to be forced to breathe in others second-hand smoke. It's just nasty full stop. If people want to enjoy a smoke, I'm very happy for them to do it in the privacy of their own homes. :-)
467529
I'm a non-smoker, and I believe that I shouldn't have to be exposed to second-hand smoke that might harm me.  However, it's getting kind of ridiculous when it's being banned in bars.  Drunk people can be hazardous to the health of those around them too - shall we ban drinking in bars next?  I think reasonable people can agree that smoking in a bar is acceptable behavior.  There's nothing wrong with someone opening his own bar and saying "you can't smoke in my bar," but to make it an across-the-board law seems extreme and unnecessary.\n\nIt's also too extreme to ban smoking outdoors.  There have been no studies or data suggesting that being exposed to second-hand smoke in an outdoor, well-ventilated area is hazardous to one's health.  So I don't think smoking should be banned at bus stops, parks, etc., like some cities are doing.
407306
Ok, so you are in the minority here- along with my aunt who smoked well into her 90's (she's almost 101 years old now). However, have you thought about what the effects of second hand smoke can do to other people? I have to stear clear from my cousins home (both are chainsmokers)- who I love much but I've had to take my daughter- who has asthma to the ER (after a visit to their house).  \nI'm glad so many places are getting smokefree and I feel like it's rather selfish of people who want the smoke to stay when it's affecting the HEALTH of OTHERS.
91915
I think we are drowning in our political correctness in the U.S. It is not only unfair the way smokers are treated, it is unethical and unpatriotic.  Even if we disagree with it, people have the right to be stupid in this country...it's a constitutional right as a matter of fact. I also believe that it interferes with the free-market system we are supposed to have when business owners cannot decide whether or not they want their establishment to be smoking or non....if only  people would remember that you have the choice not to patronize that same establishment...and if it hurts business, then the free-market system will take effect and that business owner will change his policy.  BUT THAT IS THEIR RIGHT AND THEIR POLICY TO CHANGE...not the government.  I do believe that some smokers are inconsiderate but that doesnt mean it should be legislated.  \n\nThis whole business is just a slippery slope that is leading us closer to George Orwell's novel "1984".  Why stop at smoking. Why not tell all fat people that it is against the law to overeat, because it's for their own good and their obese bodies are offensive to skinny people who want to enjoy life without looking at your grotesque figure. Or why don't we tell people who do extreme sports that they can't do that, because it's too dangerous.  \n\nI think it is deplorable that we are allowing the government to rule or personal lives.  Terrorism is not the biggest enemy of the U.S.....COMPLACENCY IS!
334045
Ha, I like this question!  I think it's easier for people to point out someone elses bad habits or faults than it is for them to be critical of their own!  You'll have that person that goes out drinking and driving drunk all the time and they think there's nothing wrong with that, that they're just having fun but then a smoker lights up infront of them and they say how bad smoking is!  Wish more people thought like you about this!
312765
Come & visit Europe! No?\nOK. It's your choice.\n\nWhy don't you visit the North- or Southpole?\nIt's way to cold up/downthere for these M.F.-suicide-bombers-terrorists !\n:-)
181991
I don't smoke, but always did say I'd never forbid others to do so, and you're right, it's fascist, BUT my attitude changed because some other substances, much less harmful than nicotine, are also forbidden. So, now they only have to ban alcohol (well, for you Americans, it's AGAIN :)), meat (killing animals), expressing your opinion, and other liberties, and we'll have ourselves a nice little clean world where you play like a good sheep or get incinerated. Long live utopia, where all the people are happy ('cause if they're not happy, they're dead).
306465
I hate it when people smoke next to me. Usually when I go somewhere where smoking is allowed, people stick the cig right in your face.  Hate that.
303935
Once again political correctness steps on the rights of the majority so as not to offend the minority. We have so many so called " Do-Gooders " who think everything should be fair and equal, that they don't stop to realize that instead of fair and equal they're biased in another direction. I'm not EVEN a smoker and it baffles me as to why someones "right " to not see someone smoking or possibly smell smoke in an open air facility, overides the smokers " right ' to smoke. Who determined this ? I'm not a Christian, Catholic or Jew...but why is it that these religions can openly be taken pot shots at...while we have apologists for fanatical Muslims ? Why does a homosexual couples " right " to expression of public affection override my " right " to NOT want to see expressions of homosexual public affection ?As far as I'm concerned when it comes to these Liberal " Let's make everything fair by taking away tradition " Jerks ...F*ck Em !!! They'll have to pry my Santa, Nativity scene, Easter Bunny, Kwaanzaa Candles, Star of David, American flag and .44 Magnum out of my cold,dead hands!!!!
156089
we have a smoking ban in my state. if it had taken place a year and a half ago I would have been really mad. but I dont smoke anymore, so it does not effect me. now I just think about my kid. I dont want to go to a resteraunt and have my kid sit it all of the cigarette smoke. I think that if there are plenty of areas that smokers can go to smoke, then it is ok. but to not be considerate of them too is rude and I view it to be an infringements on your rights.
493738
Yes and no!! Yes because we know they are not REALLY concerned for our health!  No because,as smokers,we KNOW the tax we have to pay,but we CHOOSE to pay it!! So ask yourself,who are the real mugs?? I know I am! The budget is due shortly,yet another increase....................\nmoan......moan........moan!!!!!!\n      *********Just a note************\n As Alchohol levels reach record high, misuse among all age groups is estimated to cost the NHS pounds 1.7bn a year. !!!!\nSo smokers are NOT the only ones!!!!!! How many of you on here, condeming smokers, drink?????????? Hypocritical???????