tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17766817.post5133120005515227462..comments2023-11-05T22:35:31.766+00:00Comments on Neil Clark: A Cuban RevolutionNeil Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10479041156190090119noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17766817.post-69187293110465650322007-11-25T14:21:00.000+00:002007-11-25T14:21:00.000+00:00Neil:I agree in principal that the individual shou...Neil:<BR/><BR/>I agree in principal that the individual should have freedom of rights to a degree but when that right infringes upon another individuals health then that is another matter. What about the rights of non-smokers? Passive smoking is a real threat to the indiviials health, I could post various facts and figures but I'm sure you will already aware of many of these.<BR/><BR/>"what would be the problem of having both smoking and non-smoking bars or individual smoking/non-smoking areas in bars"<BR/><BR/>The smoking and non-smoking area in bars has been around for a while and it does not protect non smokers/children from passive smoke inhalation.<BR/><BR/>"people who hated smoke but who wanted to work in bars, could work in non-smoking establishments, whereas those who smoked themselves or who didn't mind smoke, could work in the smoking ones"<BR/><BR/>Firstly, Many businesses were reluctant about the smoking ban and worried about the possible negative impact on their takings. Given the choice many would have remained smoking establishments. ( or remained half and half) <BR/><BR/>Secondly, many people who work in bars and restaraunts are people who would rather be working somewhere else. Many students for example use this as a way of earning money as the hours are felxible. Giving the businessess the choice as my first point highlighted would take us back to sqaure one. <BR/><BR/>"people, surprise surprise, like smoking cigars in a social setting. Of course, you can smoke cigars at home, but for most smokers, it's not the same as smoking them out, in a bar or club.<BR/>You may as well as what is the point of people going to bars anyway, where they can always drink (much more cheaply) at home."<BR/><BR/>Someone drinking in a public environment such as a bar or restaruant does not imapct the health of:<BR/><BR/>1. The staff serving the drinks<BR/>2. The other customers whether they be drinkers or non drinkers.<BR/><BR/>"We've become an incredibly intolerant nation in the last few years ,where people who don't like such and such an activity try to have it banned" <BR/><BR/>I think the non-smoking campaign was a lot more serious than someone not liking a certain activity. Smoking(although the persons choice) and Non-smoking have serious consequences to the individual. <BR/><BR/>Thank you for taking the time to view my blog..<BR/><BR/>Best wishes<BR/><BR/>ClaireClaire upon Tynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02561796810487674622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17766817.post-54111004547795115362007-11-24T23:58:00.000+00:002007-11-24T23:58:00.000+00:00Claire: what would be the problem of having both ...Claire: what would be the problem of having both smoking and non-smoking bars or individual smoking/non-smoking areas in bars? So people who hated smoke but who wanted to work in bars, could work in non-smoking establishments, whereas those who smoked themselves or who didn't mind smoke, could work in the smoking ones? Whatever happened to the idea of compromise?<BR/><BR/>"what is the point of someone paying money for a cigar only to walk in to a bar so the bar staff can have the 'pleasure' of inhaling the horrible stuff..?" you ask.<BR/><BR/>well, people, surprise surprise, like smoking cigars in a social setting. Of course, you can smoke cigars at home, but for most smokers, it's not the same as smoking them out, in a bar or club.<BR/>You may as well as what is the point of people going to bars anyway, where they can always drink (much more cheaply) at home. <BR/><BR/>We've become an incredibly intolerant nation in the last few years ,where people who don't like such and such an activity try to have it banned. <BR/><BR/>Despite our difference on this issue, good luck with your blog and with your homelessness campaign.<BR/><BR/>NeilNeil Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10479041156190090119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17766817.post-87326280660659292792007-11-24T04:05:00.000+00:002007-11-24T04:05:00.000+00:00As someone who used to be a bar tender I can safel...As someone who used to be a bar tender I can safely say that thank goodness they brought in the smoking ban. <BR/><BR/>I am certain that if it were not for the ban I would have been imprisoned for taking the life of an arrogant cigar wielding pensioner. <BR/><BR/>I think my face and teeth have just returned to their normal colour after serving him countless pints of Scotch through a thick fog of pensioner exhaled cigar fumes! It's only taken three months.<BR/><BR/>Plus, what is the point of someone paying money for a cigar only to walk in to a bar so the bar staff can have the 'pleasure' of inhaling the horrible stuff...right in our face...plus...the smoke hangs around for DAYS! Ok..a couple of hours.Claire upon Tynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02561796810487674622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17766817.post-83438402233249150202007-11-21T16:19:00.000+00:002007-11-21T16:19:00.000+00:00The Hungarian People's Alliance.The Hungarian People's Alliance.David Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06839882674758833524noreply@blogger.com