Re: Smoke-free

On 9 Mar 2007 04:32:46 -0800, "Jethro" <jethro_uk@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:



Rightly or wrongly, the government have legislated to prohibit smoking
in enclosed public areas because there have been suggestions that it
could pose a risk to people who choose not to smoke. *That* is why
they have applied a lowed standard of proof than might be expected.

The government have gone further than needed solely on dogma.
There was no need for a blanket ban. There used to be room set aside
in pubs and clubs and even railway carriages for smokers. The system
worked quite well. The banning in private clubs and offices is a lot
over the top though.

And I don't smoke :)
.

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