T i m wrote: On Fri, 22 Feb 2008 17:59:40 GMT, "The Medway Handyman" <davidlang@nospamblueyonder.co.uk> wrote: <SNIP> As always, we all lose out because of the ignorant or arrogant actions of a minority. Nail, hit, head. <SNIP> Whilst I agree any tax gained by the government from smokers can be used to treat them, I personally would rather pay the shortfall in my ...

dennis@home wrote: "Dave Plowman (News)" <dave@davenoise.co.uk> wrote in message news:4f75402535dave@davenoise.co.uk... In article <fpn5eg$rd6$1@news.datemas.de>, dennis@home <dennis@killspam.kicks-ass.net> wrote: My beef is that the current blanket ban doesn't allow any choice and the alleged health scares have been deliberately used to support a campaign to ...

Dave Plowman (News) wrote: In article <fpn5eg$rd6$1@news.datemas.de>, dennis@home <dennis@killspam.kicks-ass.net> wrote: My beef is that the current blanket ban doesn't allow any choice and the alleged health scares have been deliberately used to support a campaign to demonise & punish smokers without any scientific basis. You are a typical addict.. any evidence that...

dennis@home wrote: "The Medway Handyman" <davidlang@nospamblueyonder.co.uk> wrote in message news:g4Evj.11590$XI.5630@text.news.virginmedia.com... I'm actually in favour of legislation to ensure that venues who choose to become no smoking have enforcement. Perhaps it could be similar to a license to sell alcohol. How are you going to provide safe access for the ...

On Fri, 22 Feb 2008 17:59:40 GMT, "The Medway Handyman" <davidlang@nospamblueyonder.co.uk> wrote: T i m wrote: On Thu, 21 Feb 2008 21:01:35 GMT, "The Medway Handyman" <davidlang@nospamblueyonder.co.uk> wrote: An excellent article which all RASF's should read. I'm pretty sure I'm not a RASF but this is my 3dth Dave (in the hope that it might help you see it ...

The Medway Handyman wrote: <BIG It would be very simple to allow choice & apply legislation to enforce it. My beef is that the current blanket ban doesn't allow any choice and the alleged health scares have been deliberately used to support a campaign to demonise & punish smokers without any scientific basis. This thread is reminding me of the days of smoking on ...

On Fri, 22 Feb 2008 19:06:14 GMT, geoff <raden@kateda.org> wrote: In message <atdtr35cusom3gcllh98g2h9lecfrnkns6@4ax.com>, T i m <news@spaced.me.uk> writes The wife and I ride motorbikes and tried to go to a few BMW Club 'Chatter Nights' but they were often held in a Pub or Hall and if smoking was allowed we would give it one try then generally chose not to go back. ...

"Dave Plowman (News)" <dave@davenoise.co.uk> wrote in message news:4f75402535dave@davenoise.co.uk... In article <fpn5eg$rd6$1@news.datemas.de>, dennis@home <dennis@killspam.kicks-ass.net> wrote: My beef is that the current blanket ban doesn't allow any choice and the alleged health scares have been deliberately used to support a campaign to demonise & punish ...

In message <atdtr35cusom3gcllh98g2h9lecfrnkns6@4ax.com>, T i m <news@spaced.me.uk> writes The wife and I ride motorbikes and tried to go to a few BMW Club 'Chatter Nights' but they were often held in a Pub or Hall and if smoking was allowed we would give it one try then generally chose not to go back. Aren't you N London / Enfield way ? A spring bimble or a BOTAFOT (google it)...

In article <fpn5eg$rd6$1@news.datemas.de>, dennis@home <dennis@killspam.kicks-ass.net> wrote: My beef is that the current blanket ban doesn't allow any choice and the alleged health scares have been deliberately used to support a campaign to demonise & punish smokers without any scientific basis. You are a typical addict.. any evidence that goes against your drug is ...