at last. re.smoking.. - Page 2

cashman · 22-09-2009, 12:41

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Originally Posted by Spider61

From BBC news

Earlier this month it was announced that heart attack rates fell by about 10% in England in the year after the ban on smoking in public places was introduced in July 2007 - which is more than originally anticipated.
But the latest work, based on the results of numerous different studies collectively involving millions of people, indicated that smoking bans have reduced heart attack rates by as much as 26% per year.

Therefore, no mistake for bringing in the smoking ban

this to me is one of the main reasons "Britains" in such a mess.

grannyclaret · 22-09-2009, 13:03

i dont smoke but the no smoking at all is one of the stupidests laws ever....i dont aprove of smoking i.e. cigars and pipes when other people are eating ,but come on .....

Less · 22-09-2009, 16:49

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Originally Posted by Spider61

From BBC news

Earlier this month it was announced that heart attack rates fell by about 10% in England in the year after the ban on smoking in public places was introduced in July 2007 - which is more than originally anticipated.
But the latest work, based on the results of numerous different studies collectively involving millions of people, indicated that smoking bans have reduced heart attack rates by as much as 26% per year.

Therefore, no mistake for bringing in the smoking ban

Which probably means, that rather than using the extra space to give the victims of this disease better care, the NHs will cut back by 26% on beds required, how on earth is that good for any of us?

After all, smoking isn't the only cause of heart attack, maybe the fat beggars should also be quaking, it won't be long before they get the same sort of treatment.

steeljack · 22-09-2009, 20:51

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Originally Posted by Less

After all, smoking isn't the only cause of heart attack, maybe the fat beggars should also be quaking, it won't be long before they get the same sort of treatment.

The "We know better than You" brigade are now stating to campaign for more taxes on soft drinks like Coke and Pepsi , citing health costs for obesity treatment .....total bull , just one more more way of raising revenue.
Someone tell me , whats the next step when everyone is living to 100 yrs , wheres the money going to come from to pay the pensions

Tax soda to produce health

West Ender · 22-09-2009, 22:14

There won't be any pensions to pay. Government's line will be, "You should have saved for your pension. We told you, didn't we? And did you listen?" They will then institute culling of the over 70s (licence required), with a "closed season" in August to allow grandparents to look after small grandchildren while the parents work to save for their pensions.

steeljack · 22-09-2009, 23:29

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Originally Posted by West Ender

There won't be any pensions to pay. Government's line will be, "You should have saved for your pension. We told you, didn't we? And did you listen?" They will then institute culling of the over 70s (licence required), with a "closed season" in August to allow grandparents to look after small grandchildren while the parents work to save for their pensions.

You don't mean the same Govt. that allowed the Pension Schemes to be robbed blind by their executive boards which usually contained one or two retired MPs and Civil Servants

jaysay · 23-09-2009, 08:46

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Originally Posted by steeljack

You don't mean the same Govt. that allowed the Pension Schemes to be robbed blind by their executive boards which usually contained one or two retired MPs and Civil Servants

Or a Chancellor who has robbed over £60 Billion from pension funds ruining one of the best pension systems in the world

accyman · 24-09-2009, 11:49

every pub shoud have a small room at teh rear of teh premises..
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to put the moaning sods in who constantly bleet on about smokers

even non smokers dont like them thats why most non smokers stand outside with the smokers because no one can stand to talk to them and dont want to be left alone in the pub with them.

so if your the one thats left sat in the pub your basically that popular that other non smokers woudl rather breath in passive smoke than listen to you whine

cashman · 24-09-2009, 12:27

great logic accyman, probably some truth in that.

shillelagh · 25-09-2009, 00:34

heres the latest from scotland .. probably come south in a couple of years ..

BBC NEWS | UK | Scotland | Tobacco ban law backed by MSPs

cashman · 25-09-2009, 08:09

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Originally Posted by shillelagh

heres the latest from scotland .. probably come south in a couple of years ..

BBC NEWS | UK | Scotland | Tobacco ban law backed by MSPs

understandable jen, smokings far more lethal up yon, bound to be in a country were men wear skirts.

accyman · 27-09-2009, 15:55

dear god its bad enough trying to get the staff at shops to get the right pack of fags as it is , now without been able to point at them we will be stood there ages

jaysay · 27-09-2009, 17:48

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Originally Posted by accyman

dear god its bad enough trying to get the staff at shops to get the right pack of fags as it is , now without been able to point at them we will be stood there ages

Your better of just giving up accyman

joaner3 · 28-09-2009, 01:59

We in Canada had to "hide" our ciggies since last year, so it's like go into the store and guess which shelf they are hiding behind.