Smoking Bans: How far is too far?

Gypsy
By Gypsy

Big news in Canada today is that 3 provinces and soon to be 5 (out of 10) have banned smoking in cars with children under the age of 16.

"Drivers and passengers in Ontario who don't butt out in cars carrying children won't be fined more than $250 for each offence, a much lighter fine than originally envisioned by Liberal backbencher David Orazietti's bill, which set penalties up to $1,000.

Nova Scotia and British Columbia have already outlawed the practice, which critics liken to child abuse. Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick are also considering a similar ban.

Health care groups who lobbied hard for a ban praised the province for taking the right steps to protect children's health.

"Doctors have been calling for a ban since 2004 and raising awareness about the serious impacts on children of second-hand smoke in cars," Ontario Medical Association president Dr. Ken Arnold said in a statement."
http://canadianpress.google.com/article/ALeqM5hc-KR_J98V1cx_2lfUvI8-B554-A

Frankly I think this is awesome and I'm eagerly awaiting the law being extended to private homes, if not in fact a nation-wide ban on cigarettes. What do you all think?

By TweetyBird• 17 Jun 2008 14:25
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TweetyBird

Cigarette smoke - both that which is inhaled and second hand smoke - contains approximately 4000 different chemicals of which 50 or so are carcinogenic. Some of the carcinogenic chemicals found in cigaratte smoke include formaldehyde, cyanide, and arsenic. A recent study that measured the amount of formaldehyde in cigarette smoke stated that a single cigarrette can give off almost 0.1 mg/m3 of this specific carcingen. A pack of cigarettes would give off approximately 1.5 - 2 mg/m3. In the US, occupational exposure to formaldehyde in the work environment cannot exceed .75 mg/m3 in an 8 hour period. If a worker is exposed beyond this level then respiratory protection is required because formaldehyde is a known human carcingen. Now picture a kid stuck in the car on an eight trip with a smoker. Do the math and you can see the exposure level - he should be wearing a respirator.

By anonymous• 17 Jun 2008 13:39
anonymous

if you don't smoke, there is no chance that you will taste marijuana (smoke marijuana, I mean). Yes, medically-speaking, marijuana is prescribe to certain individual to cure a desease or ailment, but remember, it is under physicians supervision.

The issue in the article and what Gypsy is trying to raise-up is how to continue to minimize if not totally eliminate the danger of smoking primarily the second-hand smoke which is already proven to be more dangerous that the first-hand smoke.

Also, for the good of majority, the goverment can always place a law that will not constitute human right. It is more weight for non-smokers not to inhale the smoke of other people who's only concern is their own satisfaction without care for the other's welfare.

"dgoodrebel will always be the rebellious good one"

By anonymous• 17 Jun 2008 13:29
anonymous

it was even a legislated action. I am not preaching but every time there is a chance, I tell my friends to quit smoking specially if I see them not in perfect health. Just different ways of saying it, but always sending the message that smoking will not give you any good thing in their health and other peoples health

"dgoodrebel will always be the rebellious good one"

By britexpat• 17 Jun 2008 13:16
britexpat

As far as i remember , smoking was and has always been a "social" thing. Some people smoke marijuana for medicinal purposes, but not tobacco.

I agree that people should be "educated" on the dangers of smoking (primary and secondary0, but preaching is taking things a bit too far..

By Gypsy• 17 Jun 2008 13:15
Gypsy

So you don't think the government should interfere if someone is abusing their child in their home?

In regards to a total ban, it's not long before the health care costs of smoking related disease outweigh the profit from taxes, especially as the number of smokers continues to decline rapidly. Once this happens, you'll see a total ban.

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By britexpat• 17 Jun 2008 13:12
britexpat

To me, smoking is a bad habit. However, enacting a law to ban it in private homes "smells" of big brother and I would not like a government to legislate on this type of thing. What I do in my home should be my concern.

As for total ban? Remember that governments make big bucks from taxes on tobacco and alcohol.

By anonymous• 17 Jun 2008 13:07
anonymous

I am not bringing religion in this issue. When smoking was first conceived, it was a medical thing then to relieved certain deppression or so and so. But at present times when the danger of smoking is already known to all (not to non-smokers only), it is the medical people saying it's bad to our health. Now if anyone wanted to stay on the bad side, the good people have the obligation to tell these people that SMOKING IS DANGEROUS TO YOUR HEALTH. (and that is RESPECT by the GOOD people to the "***" ones. As good Christians, our obligation is to reprimand those doing what they "perceived" as good but medically-proven to be BAD

"dgoodrebel will always be the rebellious good one"

By anonymous• 17 Jun 2008 13:06
anonymous

Drinking infront of a mirror make you proud :)

By Gypsy• 17 Jun 2008 13:03
Gypsy

Drinking alcohol in front of your child doesn't adversely effect their health, smoking around them does.

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By Formatted Soul• 17 Jun 2008 12:55
Formatted Soul

you sure she is going to be in heaven? Proably in hell you can get all kinds of ciggy..lol

They dont deserve any respect for slowly killing people around them.

By anonymous• 17 Jun 2008 12:50
anonymous

Respect people who pollute our air oh and probably say thank you to for passive smoking.

By Gypsy• 17 Jun 2008 12:46
Gypsy

Why should I respect smokers? I'm not killing them?

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By new fatima• 17 Jun 2008 12:43
new fatima

my point is that there shuld be a two way respect, as much as smokers should consider non-smokers, non-smokers should consider smokers... and the world would never ban tobacco altogether and you know that... just coz its happened in canada and possibly NZ, its NEVER gonna happen worldwide.

By Gypsy• 17 Jun 2008 12:41
Gypsy

Ok let's not brings religions in this.

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By new fatima• 17 Jun 2008 12:40
new fatima

in heaven i can have whtever i like,.... including a good ol menthol ciggie ....

By anonymous• 17 Jun 2008 12:37
anonymous

for sure in heaven, smoking is banned, so enjoy smoking in this land now because smoking will be very much in demand on the OTHER SIDE.

"dgoodrebel will always be the rebellious good one"

By DaRuDe• 17 Jun 2008 12:32
DaRuDe

Chill dont fight.

Addiction is addiction till you like it enjoy it but never when you hate it.

 

 

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By Gypsy• 17 Jun 2008 12:32
Gypsy

Keep trying to make it then, so far you haven't.

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By new fatima• 17 Jun 2008 12:30
new fatima

LOL!! disgusting remnants of a bygone era!! LLLOOOOLLLL!!! this era will never be gone... ill move to afghanistan like darude suggests or ill go back to my roots, africa... can smoke WHATever i want there! LOL!! chill gyps... i never really argue in threads, its not me, i just wanted to make my point...

By anonymous• 17 Jun 2008 12:29
anonymous

these people will learn their lesson late in their life, and I AM VERY SURE HOW SORRY THEY WILL BE. I KNOW A LOT OF PEOPLE WHO'S LIFE NOW IS REALLY TERRIBLE BECAUSE THEY PREFER TO STICK WITH THEIR "perceived" good addictive habit. If you visit Philippines, try to pass by Lung Center of the Philippines, a hospital dedicated to cure lung ailments 99% caused by smoking

"dgoodrebel will always be the rebellious good one"

By DaRuDe• 17 Jun 2008 12:24
DaRuDe

 go to afghanistan have as much as you want and what ever you want you will find everything nothing is banned there or illegal go go its heaven enjoy all i will come and help you. :?

 

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By Gypsy• 17 Jun 2008 12:19
Gypsy

Seeing how the international trends are going new fatima, I'm pretty sure in will be me. But enjoy being one of the few disgusting remenants of a bygone era.

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By new fatima• 17 Jun 2008 12:17
new fatima

keep fighting Gypsy.... we'll see who'll win.... muahahahahaha!!!!!

By Gypsy• 17 Jun 2008 12:13
Gypsy

Abu American, what if it's a stand alone house with children inside? The children need to breath the air in their home.

New Fatima, face it, in Canada selling tabocco isn't big business anymore, and unfortunatly because of this thing called oxygen, which we breath and which flows, you can't just walk away. If we banned asbestos, we can ban cigarettes.

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By anonymous• 17 Jun 2008 11:57
anonymous

it's legal, AND IT'S A BIG BUSINESS, DO YOU SUPPORT IT?

"dgoodrebel will always be the rebellious good one"

By new fatima• 17 Jun 2008 11:50
new fatima

kidnapping and robbery are illegal.... selling tobacco is not.... DDDUUUUHHHHH!!!!

By anonymous• 17 Jun 2008 11:48
anonymous

business also, are you supporting it, also???????????????

"dgoodrebel will always be the rebellious good one"

By anonymous• 17 Jun 2008 11:39
anonymous

People will do whatever they have to do, I don't think for one minute that the general multitude of smokers even think they are damaging other peoples health.

They will accept the areas where they are banned but will find a new space to smoke.

Think about all the Shisha smokers here will that stop - hmm I don't think so as it is tradition in many Arab countries.

If the smokers stay in areas confined for them I have nothing against them smoking but in enclosed and confined spaces I don't like it especially in a restaurant when I am eating.

By anonymous• 17 Jun 2008 11:36
anonymous

that is why I don't allow people to enter my office while smoking. Even if you're the US President and you need to talk to me, then follow my rules, NO SMOKING

"dgoodrebel will always be the rebellious good one"

By new fatima• 17 Jun 2008 11:35
new fatima

exactly, it is a HUGE business... and im all for supporting businesses!! LLLLOOOLLL!!!! ok ok.... khalas.

By anonymous• 17 Jun 2008 11:32
anonymous

of others. There is no other recourse but to warn for the danger of second-hand smoke but first hand smoke as well. Nobody will argue that is medically proven the danger of cigarette and tobacco smoking. But it is a big business, the only reason it can not be totally banned.

But if in our individuality, we realize it, there'll be no argument as to when to stop it or not.

"dgoodrebel will always be the rebellious good one"

By new fatima• 17 Jun 2008 11:21
new fatima

each to their own i say.... why should we as smokers make the effort to stay away from you, why dont YOU stay away from US??????? if you dont like the smoke, walk away....

By DaRuDe• 17 Jun 2008 11:10
DaRuDe

from smoking to one night stand

cant you stick to the topic :?

 

 

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By Gypsy• 17 Jun 2008 11:08
Gypsy

Oh boo hoo, I put a known highly addictive substance to my lips and *SHOCK* became addicted! Pitty me :(. Please let me go out and blow it in everyones face so they to can die like me!

Give me a break, no matter how 'considerate' you are, people are still breathing in your poison, therefore it should be completely banned.

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By new fatima• 17 Jun 2008 11:05
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new fatima

its all BS if you ask me!!! ok, shopping malls and office spaces i can do, but come on, out in the public open air and in my PRIVATE home, thats not being fair... i dont think there is anything wrong with smoking out in public and private homes as long as you are considerate to those around you, if there are people around you. people who are anti-cigarettes often get a bit too personal with this, not all smokers are the same. i try to be as considerate as possible, unless you piss me off then you WILL get a face full of SMOKE! and even as a smoker, i too hate the smell of second hand smoke, thats y i try to be considerate.

on the topic of it being an addiction, only a smoker will ever understand the psychology that they go thru. so those that dont smoke, really shouldnt speak like they know wht its like or judge smokers. ask anyone who has given up and they will not tell you that it was easy. but we shouldnt discriminate.. i may find alcohol really offensive but im not gonna stop a friend of mine from drinking...

By QT• 17 Jun 2008 11:05
QT

It takes at least two days to evaluate how good they are in bed! :-P

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By qatarisun• 17 Jun 2008 11:01
qatarisun

not necessary... it’s pretty safe, when the protection is used..

.. maybe smokers should consider to start using the Gas Masks?

By Gypsy• 17 Jun 2008 10:47
Gypsy

When you have a one night stand you take the risks. If you're stupid enough to get an STD, then, well no sympathy. Unfortunatly people can't stop breathing.

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By anonymous• 17 Jun 2008 10:29
anonymous

"Tell that to all the people that get beaten up, when there partner returns home drunk!"

OR

Tell that to all the people who get beaten up by their partner , when they return home drunk!:)

By Gypsy• 17 Jun 2008 10:26
Gypsy

People having one night stands doesn't harm other people. Smoking does. And drinking and driving is banned and in most countries (including Canada and this one) heavily punished, as it should be.

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By Gypsy• 17 Jun 2008 10:24
Gypsy

Well unlike the effects of second hand smoke, abusive drunks don't happen 100% of the time. Also, not everyone who drinks is abusive and not every abuser drinks. There's not a direct correlation between the two, like say second hand smoke and lung cancer.

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By QT• 17 Jun 2008 10:23
QT

...she like a good fight regardless of what she's fighting for!

"...You might have seen a housefly, maybe even a superfly, but I bet you ain’t never seen a donkey fly. Ha, Ha, Ha..." Donkey

By DaRuDe• 17 Jun 2008 10:22
DaRuDe

no no i like you and Gypsy :D

 

 

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By DaRuDe• 17 Jun 2008 10:21
DaRuDe

if you are SOOOOOOOOO much concerned about the smokers why dont you join the cancer hospital here and start a no smoking campaign there than sitting on chair and showing your sympathy.

Sympathizing doesnt help not a bit.

 

 

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By athers• 17 Jun 2008 10:20
athers

Tell that to all the people that get beaten up, when there partner returns home drunk!

By qatarisun• 17 Jun 2008 10:20
qatarisun

YOU definitely don't like canadians...lol...

By Gypsy• 17 Jun 2008 10:19
Gypsy

Yup it is, but drinking it doesn't harm the people around you, unlike smoking, and drinking responsbily doesn't cause the long term health problems that smoking does.

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By athers• 17 Jun 2008 10:17
athers

I wonder how Gypsy feels about Alcohol? That's also an addictive substance!

By anonymous• 17 Jun 2008 10:15
anonymous

Ban Alchol also. agree everybody ;)

By DaRuDe• 17 Jun 2008 10:13
DaRuDe

na i dont like Canadians but i do like Canada and the weather and wild life specially the Jungle type of mountain. can smoke there alday and night :D

 

 

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By anonymous• 17 Jun 2008 10:12
anonymous

Good Morning, having watched a report on German TV recently it said many good going pubs and restaurants have had a decline in their turnover because it is now forbidden to smoke there.

It is much worse to be a passive smoker as I remember one colleague of mine she was a chain smoker and when I went home after work I smelt very badly of smoke.

I find smoking in the car at any time destable.

By QT• 17 Jun 2008 10:09
QT

"...You might have seen a housefly, maybe even a superfly, but I bet you ain’t never seen a donkey fly. Ha, Ha, Ha..." Donkey

By Gypsy• 17 Jun 2008 10:08
Gypsy

Well you resorted to the silliness of slagging off my spelling, which denotes that I hit a nerve. Why should I sympathize with someone who is knowingly killing themselves? They're big boys and girls they can make their own decisions, I don't have to approve of it.

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By Murali• 17 Jun 2008 10:06
Murali

will not visit Canada :-)

By athers• 17 Jun 2008 10:04
athers

Why would you hurt my feelings? I just feel that sometimes we all make silly decisions about things. Give people a little sympathy.

By spanky1423• 17 Jun 2008 10:02
spanky1423

but i hope that implementation would not last only to smokers...every country should have strict smoke policy how to control this pollution bearing smokes coming from vehicles and factories...

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By Gypsy• 17 Jun 2008 10:00
Gypsy

Oh sorry athers, did I hurt your feelings?

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By qatarisun• 17 Jun 2008 09:59
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By SPEED• 17 Jun 2008 09:56
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SPEED

cigrattee to young boy age under 18. Anyone found selling cigrattee to juvenile will be slash fine between AED1000 - AED5000/-

Also they are woking on new rule to imposed ban on people smoking while driving vehicles similar to using mobile phone !

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By athers• 17 Jun 2008 09:56
athers

Maybe if someone put as much effort in to spelling correctly, and less effort slagging off smokers, your comments wouldn't seem so stupid!!!!!!!

By Gypsy• 17 Jun 2008 09:48
Gypsy

Herion is an addiction to, but I don't have sympathy for anyone who starts something knowing it's bad for them, knowing it's bad for others, and knowing they will get addicted. If they want to commit slow suicide, then by all means, but don't inflict your stupdity on others.

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By athers• 17 Jun 2008 09:46
athers

People who smoke, have an addiction, just like any other. A little sympathy please! I think as long as smokers don't smoke in enclosed spaces, and they follow the No Smoking rules that apply in places, then what's the problem. I feel sorry for people who smoke.

By anonymous• 17 Jun 2008 09:45
anonymous

Your car is Hyundai Tuscon right :)

By Gypsy• 17 Jun 2008 09:41
Gypsy

I don't let anyone smoke in my car or house. I used to not actually let people smoke in front of me, but coming here I realized that was a wasted effort.

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By anonymous• 17 Jun 2008 09:37
anonymous

Nobody is allowed to smoke in my car including me :)

By Khanan• 17 Jun 2008 09:37
Khanan

my ex-boss was a chain smoker and used to smoke in office

..and we have in our offices "No Smoking" labels all around with strict warnings.....really funny but he cannot help it.....

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By Khanan• 17 Jun 2008 09:33
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Khanan

i really hate parents smoking in the car with A/C operated and children in the car...its kinda slow poisining....

i hope every country follow the same step.....

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By DaRuDe• 17 Jun 2008 09:31
DaRuDe

some ppl here when i visit their office and see a no smoking sign on their table or around in their office and then see an ashtry with a pack of cig too.Funny

 

 

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