[junetta]

My human rights as a smoker are equal to those of a non-smoker. I should be provided with a place to have a ciggie when I like. I've accepted, whilst in England that is, that i will be treated as a lesser person and be seated in the grottiest place in the pub. At least that is better than being shoved outside.

I've read this thread with interest but no-one has mentioned the fact that young folk, especially young women, who leave their drink unattended on the bar, whilst they slip out for a quick smoke, are subject to all sorts of rape related drugs. The old chaps can leave their false teeth in theirs, no-one will mess with them!!

Spain opted for the no smoking in public places rule on the first of January this year. Fine, not a problem. I can't smoke in the bank but the bars were allowed to choose. Nothing has changed, we can still have a ciggie sitting at the bar. Notices are displayed informing all prospective customers of it's policy. Parents of young children and pregnant women are reminded on entry.

Nowt wrong with that I think!