Smoking

I’m really sick and tired of the self-righteous people going on about a smoking ban all the time. These are the people who are more than willing to lecture everyone on what should be done, but are not willing to do it themselves. There is absolutely no need for a ban on smoking anywhere there is choice, pubs being one.

Each pub etc. can take a decision as to whether they allow smoking, have a smoking area, or ban smoking altogether. Then, as a customer, you either give them your business of not as you find the conditions. If you choose to frequent a pub that allows smoking, that is your choice. You do so in the full knowledge of that fact and therefore should take the consequences. If you don’t like the smoke, go to another pub that has conditions more to your liking. If enough people object to smoking and do this, there will be plenty of choice. Of course, the reality is that most non-smoking pubs that open are closed within a short time as they don’t get enough trade. So, presumably people don’t object enough to use their legs and more a few yards down the road.

Another common excuse is that people feel pressurised by friends to go to a smoking pub. Well, the answer is simple; get a backbone. When your friend suggests this, say no. Say you will go to a non-smoking pub only. Of course, people won’t do this as they tend to be spineless whinging plankton, incapable of standing up for themselves. So, what do they do? They ask the government to do it for them. Their cowardice and inability to stand up for themselves, forces us into more and more, unnecessary legislation and red tape.

Another common answer is that it is to protect the workers. Well, once again, the workers have a choice. As with all jobs, whether you take it or not is your decision and nobody is forced to take a job in a smoky atmosphere. When weighing up the pro’s and con’s of a job, you should include the smoking conditions. Again, employers can decide on their policies and may loose the best candidates if it isn’t to their liking. That is their choice.

So, a message for all of you campaigning for a total, or even partial ban. Get a spine and act according to your beliefs rather than folding at the first opportunity. Spend your money only in pubs, restaurants etc. that have conditions you like and very quickly more and more non-smoking etc. establishments will occur. Stop asking the government to wipe your arse for you and do it yourself. Freedom of choice is for everyone, not just non-smokers.