Lighting up a Parliament, Marlboro, etc., watching the tip of the cigarette turn red as tobacco is inhaled and exhaling a mouthful of smoke is like heaven to some. To others, who do not smoke, it is a disgusting habit they are forced to be around when going out to a bar, pub, club and so on. This has become a major issue in London. Smoking in bars and pubs is now a thing of the past for Englanders. It is banned in all pubs and clubs, both private and public, to light up a cigarette while enjoying a drink at the bar. It may take a lot of getting used to but the real question is how do people feel about this proposed law?
Despite the fact that many people are irritated about the banning of cigarettes in pubs, it could have a positive effect. Many smokers who are trying to quit have their biggest downfall when they go out to pubs and clubs. Being around others who smoke only makes a smoker want to reach into his/her pocket and light up one of their own cigarettes. With cigarettes being banned from these places the temptation is by far lessened. This may be the difference between continuing to smoke and being able to quit; the difference between saving a life and killing it. Another positive effect of outlawing cigarettes in pubs and clubs is it rids secondhand smoke. Statistics show that secondhand smoke causes approximately 3,400 lung cancer deaths and 46,000 heart disease deaths in adult nonsmokers in the United States each year. While cigarettes are still permitted in other bars and clubs around the world, it is a start to reducing these numbers by prohibiting them form the bars and pubs in England.
On the other side of the spectrum, are those who feel this is absolutely absurd. After a long stressful week of work, and other daily routines, people look forward to enjoying a night out, being able smoke and drink freely. With this law in affect it makes it hard for some people to have a good time without getting frustrated. This law can also affect the prosperity of businesses, especially those who heavily rely on smokers for their income.
After reviewing both sides, I believe this is an excellent law. As a nonsmoker, I know how frustrated I get when I go out at night and have to breathe in other peoples’ smoke. I made the wise decision not to smoke to avoid lung cancer and other such diseases; it is not fair to be in a room with a cloud full of smoke and nothing else to do but breathe it in. I also feel this will help those who are looking to stop smoking quit once and for all. When temptation is eliminated it makes it a lot easier; banning cigarettes from pubs and clubs is an excellent start. Also, I think the amount of nonsmokers that will now come to these pubs and clubs will make up for the business lost by those smokers too frustrated by the law. Only time can tell if other countries will accept this policy and reinforce it throughout the world!
Despite the fact that many people are irritated about the banning of cigarettes in pubs, it could have a positive effect. Many smokers who are trying to quit have their biggest downfall when they go out to pubs and clubs. Being around others who smoke only makes a smoker want to reach into his/her pocket and light up one of their own cigarettes. With cigarettes being banned from these places the temptation is by far lessened. This may be the difference between continuing to smoke and being able to quit; the difference between saving a life and killing it. Another positive effect of outlawing cigarettes in pubs and clubs is it rids secondhand smoke. Statistics show that secondhand smoke causes approximately 3,400 lung cancer deaths and 46,000 heart disease deaths in adult nonsmokers in the United States each year. While cigarettes are still permitted in other bars and clubs around the world, it is a start to reducing these numbers by prohibiting them form the bars and pubs in England.
On the other side of the spectrum, are those who feel this is absolutely absurd. After a long stressful week of work, and other daily routines, people look forward to enjoying a night out, being able smoke and drink freely. With this law in affect it makes it hard for some people to have a good time without getting frustrated. This law can also affect the prosperity of businesses, especially those who heavily rely on smokers for their income.
After reviewing both sides, I believe this is an excellent law. As a nonsmoker, I know how frustrated I get when I go out at night and have to breathe in other peoples’ smoke. I made the wise decision not to smoke to avoid lung cancer and other such diseases; it is not fair to be in a room with a cloud full of smoke and nothing else to do but breathe it in. I also feel this will help those who are looking to stop smoking quit once and for all. When temptation is eliminated it makes it a lot easier; banning cigarettes from pubs and clubs is an excellent start. Also, I think the amount of nonsmokers that will now come to these pubs and clubs will make up for the business lost by those smokers too frustrated by the law. Only time can tell if other countries will accept this policy and reinforce it throughout the world!
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