Sir TwoTier intends to ban smoking in pub gardens, small parks, outside night clubs and even shisha bars!
One of the most troubling aspects of this proposed ban is the erosion of personal freedoms. Adults should have the right to make their own choices, even if those choices involve risks. By extending the smoking ban to outdoor areas such as pub gardens, Nanny is overstepping her bounds and infringing on individual liberties.
The argument that this ban is necessary to protect non-smokers from second-hand smoke is weak at best. Outdoor spaces are well-ventilated, and the risk of harm from second-hand smoke in such environments is minimal. This move seems less about protecting public health and more about imposing a nanny state mentality on the populace. If we allow the government to dictate where we can and cannot smoke, what other personal freedoms will be next on the chopping block?
The pub industry, already struggling to recover from the devastating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, stands to suffer greatly from this proposed ban. Pubs are more than just places to drink; they are social hubs, community centers, and vital parts of the British cultural landscape. For many patrons, the ability to enjoy a cigarette in a pub garden is an integral part of the experience.
A ban on smoking in these outdoor areas could drive away a significant portion of the customer base, leading to decreased revenues and, ultimately, more pub closures. The government's own impact assessment has indicated that such a ban could result in job losses and further strain on an industry that is already on its knees. At a time when pubs need support and freedom to trade, imposing additional restrictions is a step in the wrong direction.
TwoTier, whilst he taxes us to death intends to suck the very last vestiges of pleasure and freedom out of our lives!
He is a miserable, thin skinned authoritarian bureaucrat with zero personality and imagination; relying instead on processes and procedures to avoid leading and inspiring people.
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ReplyDeleteI don't, never have, nor never will smoke however, I oppose this proposed ban because, I worry what they'll ban next if they get away with it.
You can imagine some paper hat in a hi viz jacket, saying you can't buy that bit of meat because you've already had two steaks over this month.
The PM loves the power land will use it. Starlin would be proud.