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So, where exactly are smokers supposed to smoke then when pretty much everywhere indoor smoking is already banned??
That's the idea. They aren't.
As much as I like the idea of getting rid of smoking altogether, this is a huge infringement on self-determination. Sure, go ahead and declare certain public areas as non-smoking zones. I'm absolutely fine with that. Even if it means that the entire inner city is such a zone. No one should have to inhale secondhand smoke. But if you're somewhere where you don't bother anyone, why should that be illegal?
Even if you're alone, where are you throwing the butt? The answer is: the ground. The ground is absolutely full of cancer sticks. And I see the city's cleaning machines clean the entire streets at least once a day. It's still full of the things.
One sole cigarette butt contaminates around 800 litres of water. Just insane.
they should get a person sized air tight box, get inside, smoke as much as they'd like. but they shouldn't be allowed to open the box again because i don't want that shit going outside.
At home, in private lodgings and dedicated smoking areas.
This is one thing once more which would be a non issue if it weren't for the people who throw their stubs everywhere and blow smoke in the faces of others.
The article says the focus is on kid-friendly outdoor areas like parks and near schools, which makes total sense as a place to start. Doesn't seem like it's everywhere outside being banned. And generally encouraging people to not take up smoking in the first place is wonderful. For people who smoke, quitting is the biggest thing they can do to improve their health.
This is a good compromise. I understand cafΓ©s wanting to be able to have their guests smoke at the tables on the street, and frankly if someone is walking the street at night by himself i couldn't care less whether he smokes as long as the remains are put in the trash.
The article uses the phrase βkey outdoor areasβ so I would assume this means you canβt smoke in a crowded plaza but you can still do so on your own balcony or whatever.
Nowhere; it's bad for you and others
Lots of bad things are legal.
Don't, shit is nasty
Where heroin addicts supposed to shoot some smack in their veins?
While they also look unpleasant, at least I am not forced to inhale their shit.
Frankly if smokers were more considerate I wouldn't be that bitter.
And blocked. :)
You don't need to announce every time you're blocking someone, it's a bit obnoxious to all the readers. I'm not going to moderate the insults at the moment but this thread is on the verge of being locked or whatever... and this is not meant to you. Everyone should try keeping it a little bit more civil. Chill, this is just a bit of news, no need to start a war between smokers and non smokers.