Smoking should be banned in all public places ( Archived) (261)

Hey Mr. Indy, Was there supposed to be a response there?

In my opinion, the word "ban" is one of the most dangerous words in the English language...... There isn't alot of thought nor compromise which go into the word "ban".... it is a simple solution that advocates one group's desires over anothers, and I think that due consideration should be made concerning its use, whilst we still live in societies that consider themselves to be free......

Nicely said.

I think that non smokers should not have to deal with the iritation or smell of smoke. I however disagree with banning by law, a buisness should be able to choose, if nonsmoking was the best choice then places would choose to ban and there would be no need for a law. That is basic buisness logic.


Smokers get a lot of slack but there are far worse toxins inside of any dwelling that go unnoticed. The finished wood in your flooring, furniture and even the paint on your walls outgass toxins. The enviorment inside of a house contains more toxins than the outside. ( then there are the leaks of utilities and co2 from the piolet light).

In traffic you are exposed to worse toxins than in a bar where people are smoking.



Dennis ( And then there is the general asumption that drugs are good for you, is it realy OK to put drugs in your mouth but not inhale them. Do you know what you are putting in your mouth? does your doctor? some of the chemicals are the same,,,, where do you stop questioning what is good for you. )

Societies ban book, movies, and people...etc.

All I would ask, is if you smoke, or don't, set up areas outside buildings where smokers can smoke, and non smokers shut up, and just don't go in those areas.

Can't stop people from smoking in public areas, but in an enclosed bus shelter that says no smoking... please don't smoke. Non smokers, if there is an area that smokers hang out.... don't go there and then start complaining.

The young lady who takes the bus and walks in public places, I agree it would be so nice to be able to walk some place where we don't have to inhale another person's smoke. It would be nice if smokers would consider respecting a non smoker (adult or child non smoker) and not pollute their lungs. The most garbage or trash that is found on the city streets, are cigarette butts and chewing gum.

Since I don't smoke, why do I have to clean up the cigarette butts from my front yard and the walk way? I hate coming home and finding someone cigarette butt still smoldering after being tossed on my lawn.

I'm not attacking smokers, just asking for respect.

We have a total ban on smoking in the workplace in NZ and it works well.

Initially, the smokers were upset about not being allowed to smoke in pubs clubs & restaurants, (even the club owners thought it would reduce business) but it became common place very soon after it's introduction & nobody is that upset anymore.

The clubs are a much nicer place to go to now, and owners say their business has increased rather than declined. (This may have something to do with the fact that smokers in NZ are a minority)

I personally feel it won't be long before smoking is banned in NZ altogether.

For the health of the nation, I agree with a total ban. JMO

I agree, too. But I also think that the nation should show the same level of consideration for smokers and provide a tiny little area with protection from the rain where they can slip out and smoke. Why is that not an option?