by cinnamon on March 6th, 2007
i'm a smoker but i think unless there is a closed designated area for smokers no,it is not fair to the people who don't smoke
by singwell-is off researching a lot on March 6th, 2007
As a vocalist, I have performed in bars where there was a lot of cigarette smoke and my throat killed me the next day...it wasn't vocal strain either, just the effects of passive smoking. I cannot imagine what harm it is doing people who work there all the time. So, ban it. Otherwise, the lawsuits will follow and your bar will be sold from under you to pay for them.
by Friartuck on March 6th, 2007
No - it places workers at risk for a start. And someone can 'choose' to smoke but as soon as they do, a non-smoker has no choice but to smoke too.
You don't breathe smoke in my face, I won't pee in your beer...
by slevin01 on March 6th, 2007
I think it should be optional for bars weather they want to be smoking or non smoking. And the people will get to choose which ones they go to.
by P. W. Pasobrio loves Marines on March 7th, 2007
It should be up to the owner and the customers. You kind of have to expect that if you go into a place for adults there will be smoking. Especially in bars. Even people who don't smoke will do it if they go to a bar. They passed that kind of legislation up here in Ohio and forgot to finish writting the bill before they put it on the ballot. And what they have come up with is going to be immpossible to enforce. The first week after it was passed they had to suspend it till they figured out what they were doing. And the bars lost half their revenue. Now it's completly ignored. I've decided that if they do start inforcing it I'm not going to any bars around here. I'll stay home and drink.
by Patti jo on March 6th, 2007
Smokers say yes - Non Smokers say no
Out door smoking section would be OK -
by lady fuschia on March 7th, 2007
I think it should be banned in bars where food is served, and I think where possible an indoor non-smoking area should be provided, but I don't think it should be banned outright- a lot of people go to a bar to have a smoke, in certain bars it'd be a bit like trying to ban drinking. It's a key part of the experience.
by loharv on March 6th, 2007
In Australia smoking has been banned from all government property, all restaurants and all bars. You pretty much can't smoke anywhere indoors anymore, and most places have a 5 or 10 metre rule around their buildings.
As a non-smoker, I love it. You dont have to breathe it in anymore, and you dont end up smelling like an ash tray. Some smokers think its unfair because theyre being descriminated agaisnt but I think thats a load of phooey. The smokers still get designated areas to smoke in at all these places, they just can't smoke around the general public.
by buzz123456 on March 6th, 2007
Of course not, but I miss it sorely. No product could possiby make it to market today with the huge negative side effects as smoking, negative side effects, I like that one. Anyway, to me I think bars should choose, employees can now decide with the knowledge we now have at our disposal whether or not we work or eat/drink there, nonsmokers need not apply/patrons can go elsewhere, buzzes bar and grill, smoking permitted, you decide!
by mikol on March 6th, 2007
i dont think that smoking should be aloud period
by engineer is Terminator is Gone on March 6th, 2007
First tell me why to allow bars after all?
by Universe Of Life on March 6th, 2007
No!
Smoking should be banned from all public places ...
would you stand in a room full of people farting?
by anonymous on March 7th, 2007
I think there should be bars where smoking is permitted and bars where it isn't. This new law banning smoking in all bars and public places is coming into practice shortly in the UK.
You tend to find alot of smokers in the pubs and bars, and soon they will have to stand outside whilst they smoke. Now, everyone is familiar with the British weather, it's cold, wet and miserable for the best part of the year, so I can imagine it's not going to be much fun huddled in a doorway out of the rain, whilst your drink is waiting inside because you're not allowed to bring it out.
I think it won't be too long before pubs start to become a thing of the past because people will just end up staying in. They will have some friends round , get a few cans in and some wine, and I think 'staying in' will become the new 'going out', which would be damaging to the economy and all that.
by Gonzo on March 6th, 2007
I think it should be allowed in bars, as long as there are designated smoking areas where the smokers can smoke.
by safyr_rain on March 6th, 2007
No, I don't believe they should be allowed anywhere where non-smokers would be exposed to second hand smoke.
There is no such thing as smoking and non smoking areas in a room, the smoke from cigarettes with fill the whole room.
There are many people who have lung diseases from second hand smoke alone, which is so unfair
by Jadey - Vive la difference on May 22nd, 2009
No it shouldn't - it was a really unpopular idea with the smokers before it came into force. We haven't had smoking inside for a couple of years now.
As a smoker I much prefer it. The majority of places (those worth going to) have made provisions outside for smokers with shelters and heaters. A lot of smokers in UK would say they don't want to change the law back again. Bars etc are much more pleasent now.
Smokers have no right to smoke inside in a public place, but staff have the right to be able to work without being subject to our smoke.
by LeopoldClanner on May 22nd, 2009
No, because it tastes disgusting and is terrible for your health.
Go Australia: Illegal to smoke in all bars, pubs, and restaurants!!!
by Domin8rr on May 22nd, 2009
No absolutely not, just because I want to go out and listen to some music and hang with friends why should I have to breathe in all of your smoke..you can die a slow painful death, why should I have to just because I want to go out to a public place. All public places should ban smoking..At least if you want to drink it's your choice, other people's drinks don't get into your system by just showing up there like cigarette smoke does..I basically have no choice when I go out, I have to breathe in your smoke...Yeah you are going to say then don't go to the bars..why shouldn't I be able to go to a public place and have fun just like the rest of you. Smoke outside before you come in or leave and smoke outside and come back in...now doesn't that make more sense and wouldn't that make everyone happy that way?
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Great answer cinnamon +up for you
by Patti jo on March 6th, 2007
I'm not going to post an answer as this echoes my own feeling. If the bar wants to keep it's smoking patrons, it'll install a vented area if it's allowed to in it's municipality and let employees decide if they want to work in it. If not, at least accommodate smokers as far as their local laws extend.
by Scubabob on March 7th, 2007