Egbert Posted October 15, 2014 Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 I see there is talk of banning smoking in parks in London. What do forum members think about that? Would Bank Park or Victoria Park be better places to visit if there were no fag ends on the ground? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppleJunkie Posted October 15, 2014 Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 Yes! Ban smoking in cars too to stop them being flicked into the road and through my open passenger window during the summer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
algy Posted October 15, 2014 Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 As a non smoker, I honestly believe this is taking one step too far, the government might as well put a blanket ban on the sale of tobacco completely, but they won't do that and we all know why, millions of pounds in revenue will go up in smoke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted October 15, 2014 Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 Suppose a UK Gov has to prove it has some powers left ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Sid Posted October 15, 2014 Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 when they ban it in the parliament bars then maybe they will be taken seriously. for a start how will they enforce it, they can't even enforce the twenty limits or mobile phone use in cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted October 15, 2014 Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 My thoughts exactly Evils re the enforcement adn how other things clearly aren't working.For a smoking ban they'd have to have people on patrol 24/7 or cctv cameras absolutely everywhere in the parks. Even if they did somehow manage to enforce it all the smokers would just nip to the outside of the park gates/grounds to light up just like they do in colleges, works etc etc. Daft idea !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fugtifino Posted October 15, 2014 Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 "...how will they enforce it..." With matronly ladies in their pinnies hoiking their bosoms and glaring at you. Works for me. http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2008/12/15/article-1094650-02CE2A5E000005DC-935_468x669.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 Smoke and mirrors Diz; it gives 600 MPs and 700 Lords a reason to pick up their pay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 :lol: good point Obs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 "...how will they enforce it..." With matronly ladies in their pinnies hoiking their bosoms and glaring at you. Why, when I saw that, did I immediately imagine myself in the role of enforcement officer in a Warrington park Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egbert Posted October 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 Well, I now learn that the Government and the Mayor of London have both ridiculed the idea and it isn't going to happen. Personally, I think the more areas where smoking is banned the better. Eventually there will be a complete ban but it won't be in the life time of any of us, I suspect. But I don't go along with the argument that a ban on smoking, or anything else for that matter, should not be introduced because it would be difficult to enforce. It is against the law to commit murder and it seems difficult to enforce it - but no-one suggests that murder should be made legal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 Fair point Egbert re the enforcement as although not everyone would stop smoking in parks if it was banned looking at it another way now you've said that a lot of people would comply thus reducing the numbers doing it.If I saw a sign up in a park then I wouldn't smoke there just as I wouldn't smoke anywhere else where it wasn't allowed Personally I wish they would ban cigarettes completely and right now !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 Parks ? They can't even stop dogs fouling them - so best of luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P J Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 good to see smoking being compared with dog crap,both foul,stinking , unpleasant and unattractive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P J Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 cant see a full ban on smoking in public coming in though tbh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 good to see smoking being compared with dog crap,both foul,stinking , unpleasant and unattractive. Put you dog on a diet of tinned chappie and nothing else PJ. No foul evil smells or sloppies when it comes out the other end One of the plus sides since finding out our dog is diabetic and having to change her food to that I even might start making pies out of it for my family Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P J Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 Its not my dogs cack I am referrring to, hers goes straight in a bag then into the bin. but you will never, ever convince me that dog crap smells ok but maybe a bit less offensive than fags do lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 I can't say I've really ever bent down just to smell other peoples dog's poop PJ but I will believe you... I'm happy to save you some of our dogs though if you want to compare it Have you ever smoked or have you always been a good boy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P J Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 I smoked til I had my first child and gave up then as I realised I had a duty to be there for someone more important than me. It really is a filthy habit and a tough one to give up but once you do its a complete revelation both health and stench wise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fugtifino Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 Yeah, and once you've given up you'll never be sanctimonious, judgemental or prissy ever again! It's a win/win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P J Posted October 17, 2014 Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 Yeah, and once you've given up you'll never be sanctimonious, judgemental or prissy ever again! It's a win/win. dont think ex smokers or I have the monopoly on those attributes, and the fact remains, if you smoke you stink. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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