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Ken Moss · 27-02-2010, 09:14

I've been running pub quizzes for 12 years and two of the less successful pubs have shut down altogether, with the smoking ban playing a heavy role. The obsessive government tactics to make us think that we're awash with drunkards hasn't helped either and it would have been better to demand segregated smoking rooms with decent ventilation.

Alcohol taxation and the greed of the breweries will ultimately kill off what remains of the pub industry until all we have left are wine bars and gastropubs. I don't smoke and it is quite nice not to stink of fags when I come home from a night out but I do miss the atmosphere of pubs packed to capacity.

A prison sentence for trying to please the customers is outright unfair but indicative of the country's policy of punishing the natives and allowing immigrants free rein.

Cashy, I understand your sentiments but even if you don't vote for one of the main parties then at least register a protest vote. It's the only voice we have left to tell the government whether they are doing a good job or not. If that's how you feel then don't waste your opportunity.

27-02-2010, 09:14	#7
Ken Moss Common Sense Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Rishton Posts: 2,351 Liked: 16 times Rep Power: 7637	Re: Pub landlord jailed for allowing smoking. I've been running pub quizzes for 12 years and two of the less successful pubs have shut down altogether, with the smoking ban playing a heavy role. The obsessive government tactics to make us think that we're awash with drunkards hasn't helped either and it would have been better to demand segregated smoking rooms with decent ventilation. Alcohol taxation and the greed of the breweries will ultimately kill off what remains of the pub industry until all we have left are wine bars and gastropubs. I don't smoke and it is quite nice not to stink of fags when I come home from a night out but I do miss the atmosphere of pubs packed to capacity. A prison sentence for trying to please the customers is outright unfair but indicative of the country's policy of punishing the natives and allowing immigrants free rein. Cashy, I understand your sentiments but even if you don't vote for one of the main parties then at least register a protest vote. It's the only voice we have left to tell the government whether they are doing a good job or not. If that's how you feel then don't waste your opportunity.