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smoking ban - what do you think about the smoking ban?
@rombi001 (941)
April 15, 2008 9:26pm CST
What do you think about the smoking ban?? (If there is one in your country) Basically some countried have disallowed people to smoke in any closed area including train stations, pubs, nightclubs etc...
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6 responses
@nixxi76 (3191)
• Canada
16 Apr 08
I'm from Canada and our smoking ban started a few years ago and I have to admit that at first well.. I hated it because I smoke and it's the adjusting that I couldn't get use to at first. But when I think about it who really likes changes anyway? I know I don't.. I like things the way they are. Anyhow I'm pretty use to this now and I've learned to accept it and actually think it's nice to walk into a public place such as a restaurant, shopping mall, casino, pretty much everywhere and breath easier. Also now they are coming out with a new law soon where we won't be able to smoke in our vehicals with children under the age of 12 when they are present as well.. it's just another things we'll have to adjust to as well.
• United States
16 Apr 08
I used to be but I have quit. But when I was a smoker and still now I can understand the laws on smoking in buildings but on the street come on most places have a designated area atleast.
@rombi001 (941)
16 Apr 08
well in some parts of europe they are pretty strict... but I guess there aren't many bebefits of smoking so its better if more people decide to quit. I'm guessing the ban will cause I high percentage to decrease their dosage, or even decide to quit...
• United States
16 Apr 08
that is very true more people would probably quite.
@rombi001 (941)
16 Apr 08
or at least less people will start smoking, which again is better in the long run
@se7enthbird (8307)
• Philippines
16 Apr 08
i dont smoke... and i hate smokers. it sticks to your breath and sticks to your clothes. i am in a band and yes everytime i come home after a gig i smell like one of them. i wish they will also banned smoking on close areas in our country. i think we need to teach the smokers disipline. if they want to smoke then smoke outside.
@rombi001 (941)
16 Apr 08
hehe, you seem like you've had enough of it :) Well I guess you're right in a way... I know what you mean with our clothes smeeling of smoke.. Personaly I don't have anything against smokers but I would like it if they tried to quit...
• India
18 Apr 08
i think there should be total ban on smoking.i hate smokers .they do not only adverse their health but also effect others around them.there should be very strict norms
@rombi001 (941)
18 Apr 08
you seem like you have had enough!! Well I wouldn't say I hate the smokers... I hate the fact that most people start smoking just because they think its in style.. but they can't help it if they are addicted. I guess the smoking ban has helped a lot those who are affected by the smoke
@drumbum04 (171)
• Philippines
19 Apr 08
No I'm not but I've tried it a few years ago. One of my friends influenced me. I experienced peer pressure. After two years of being a smoker, I managed to eradicate the bad habit by convincing myself that I can live without smoking. It's all in the mind.
@rombi001 (941)
19 Apr 08
Good job.. You would have been in a very difficult situation if you had kept up the habbit.. Especially with the smoking ban going on..
16 Apr 08
I'm not a smoker and I love the smoking ban. I also work in a bar so it's great for me. The only smokers I know don't mind it because they have children and know that they'd rather not force the fumes on anyone else. We should have a choice whether we passive smoke or not, though I understand that in some circumstances it's a little harsh on those that can't help but to smoke.
@rombi001 (941)
16 Apr 08
cool, that's a good attitude that I don't find a lot in smoking parents... Most of them are so addicted that they are not usually concerned a lot about the people around them... I guess whoever wants a smoke can always go outside for a couple of minutes for some fresh air :)