In 2007 Smoking will be banned from public places in the UK. Will it happen worldwide one day ?
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I hope all countries will recognize that ALL OUTDOORS is public, and ban smoking outdoors.   They could have smoking areas in sealed vaults somewhere,  and I would not object to that as long as they never have the doors open very long.
191109
I think Del Mar already banned smoking, including sidewalks, beaches, and other outdoor public places.  Definitely other cities will follow suit, especially after the state of CA already classified 2nd hand smoke as a toxic substance.
810616
YES!!! people say that business will boom due to the new law...not true!!! more lies. look at how many jobs were lost in canada at windsor due to their smoking ban. bunch of whiny crybabies always looking for ways to live longer. smokers have paid for many a building, and it was bad enough before when they threw us in a corner or outside to smoke...now we can't even smoke at all! i'm hoping my job (bartending in a dive bar) will hold out untill i'm finished with school....but i doubt it. if people can't even smoke in a dive bar, they'll stay home. all you self rightious people can rest easy and maybe live a couple more years  and find something else to cry about. i've got kids to feed and i 'm watching my job die a slow death on the clean air in the bar.
708701
There are a whole bunch of laws that are set by people who don't partake of the activity they wish to regulate.\n\nGet used to the no smoking thing. It's everywhere.
958570
No smoking in bars or restaurants, and other places too.  I voted for Issue 5 and helped it pass.  I agree it is an excellent law.  Takes effect 30 days from passage.  \n\nFull text of the law here with all the details you are looking for:\n\nhttp://www.smartvoter.org/2006/11/07/oh/state/issue/5/\n\n~Kyle
762028
Is that the Smoking Ban?\nI'm voting Yes on 4 No on 5\n=]
699536
i totally agree with you and now that it passed, what happens?  will someone with a government job come into my bar and take all the ashtrays away and tell my customers that we can't smoke anymore?
1176332
Noooo, far from being alone. Suddenly during football season everyone's an ambassador? Gimme a break. Think the government might be a little busy banning smoking in every single conceivable place to get around to focusing on the flags though, and England'll be out soon. Rest assured, the nightmare's nearly over.
534542
They would have to put VAT up by 5% to cover the loss in tax revenue. By banning smoking in pubs this will happen a lot quicker than you think.
461943
I live in Arkansas and I have not heard of this law.  Do you have any links to documentation on it?  I know several towns are banning smoking in restaurants and other public places, but I have not heard of any having to do with smoking in vehicles.
687560
the smoking bans that are starting to crop up all over the US
148651
One of many theories about the reasons behind such a move is that due to the increased taxation of cigarettes, many UK smokers have been turning to illegally imported cigarettes, which have actually reduced the amount of money the government recieve from the increased taxation on tobacco, and that by banning smoking in public houses, the availability of imported cigarettes and tobacco will be reduced; as much of the trade in these goods is done within pubs (but this is just a theory).\n\nThe alternate revenue that the government will recieve is already in effect, if you look at the statistics you will find that taxation on purchased goods, petrol and especially coucil tax have increased a staggering amount, while the weekly earning and benifits have remained the same.\nIt is doubtless that once the effects of lessened tobacco sales have reached the treasury, the poll tax will be extremely high, petrol will be as expensive as gold and alcohol and spirits will be taxed through the roof.\n\nI personally decided to quit a couple of weeks ago, just before this decision came in - but I still disagree completely with the governments infringement on civil liberties.\n\nSmoking is legal - cigarettes are legal, therefore it should not be a governmental decision on which public houses should and should not allow smoking. These matters should be left to the discretion of the pub landlord or the brewery. If a landlord chose to allow smoking in his bar, non-smokers would be free to seek out alternative pubs and clubs that would cater to non-smokers.\nThat's what freedom of choice is all about.
718601
Buildings in which many people smoke trap the fumes and anyone entering that atmosphere is subject to second hand smoke. Mostly in pubs, clubs, etc.
743346
Well... I think the smoking ban came about *because* of social change, which doesn't exactly answer your question. In other words, smoking went from being perceived as very prestigious (back in the day, many believed it was good for the health) to more recently becoming a political affair and a habit that is seen as unsociable and unhealthy. (I speak, as ever, of the UK only, however.)
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Just back from Dublin where the ban on drinking in pubs, restaurants etc., has been banned now for over a year.  Now most pubs have a type of lean-to shelter in the rear garden where some smokers congregate.  Others stand outside the front door.  I like it, as I have always preferred smoking my pipe outside.  The off-shoots of the ban, are that a lot of pubs are no longer viable and are being converted into flats.  Also, takings are well down with off-licensed premises having a booming trade.
240655
in america most states have had this ban for a while.  (i think new york for about 3 yrs, and ct about 2) numerous business owners have complained b/c it keeps customers away according to them.( bars/restaurants/nightclubs) as for the tax implications...i can only guess it must be pretty bad as cigs are highly taxed.
665734
I am all for the smoking ban. I used to smoke, and even then, when I smoked, I was right behind the ban. It is not fair that non smokers should have to inhale smoke, and I think the arguement of 'well, just don't go into a pub then' is horrible. It is penalising the non smokers, not the smokers! \n\nBut by all means, puff away in your own home. Freedom to do what you want I say, unless it hurts others.