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pendy · 15-02-2006, 12:33

It's yet another example of Big Brother. The studies on passive smoking are seriously flawed - but of course one should only quote the stats that suit. I am all in favour of bars and pubs having no-smoking areas wherever possible, but there should still be a choice. There will be a backlash - how are they ever going to enforce it? - an already overstretched police force checking pubs for smokers? I doubt they can enforce a ban in private members clubs anyway. What price my office? - my boss chain smokes cigars. He owns the building. He owns the firm. What right has anyone to tell him what he can do in his own premises?

I have on three occasions almost died from allergic asthma due to plain ordinary table polish - and I am not exaggerating. I do worry if I am in a pub/bar and someone comes along with a polish spray or atomiser to wipe a table. Each time it has happened the reaction has got worse and the onset more rapid. I carry steriods permanently just in case, as well as an inhaler. I have to ask people not to use Pledge for at least 12 hours before I visit them.

For the first time, I find I may well be grateful for the swinging Human Rights legislation.

15-02-2006, 12:33	#32
pendy Resting in peace Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: London/Oswaldtwistle Posts: 1,123 Liked: 0 times Rep Power: 910	Re: Blanket Smoking Ban It's yet another example of Big Brother. The studies on passive smoking are seriously flawed - but of course one should only quote the stats that suit. I am all in favour of bars and pubs having no-smoking areas wherever possible, but there should still be a choice. There will be a backlash - how are they ever going to enforce it? - an already overstretched police force checking pubs for smokers? I doubt they can enforce a ban in private members clubs anyway. What price my office? - my boss chain smokes cigars. He owns the building. He owns the firm. What right has anyone to tell him what he can do in his own premises? I have on three occasions almost died from allergic asthma due to plain ordinary table polish - and I am not exaggerating. I do worry if I am in a pub/bar and someone comes along with a polish spray or atomiser to wipe a table. Each time it has happened the reaction has got worse and the onset more rapid. I carry steriods permanently just in case, as well as an inhaler. I have to ask people not to use Pledge for at least 12 hours before I visit them. For the first time, I find I may well be grateful for the swinging Human Rights legislation.