Would you adhere to the new smoking ban in public places?

[krinish]

One of the most controversial law in moderm times is being implemented from today.
I think we have equal number of smokers and non smokers in our country, and the debate would rage on and on.

Are you a smoker? Would you quit smoking in public places, Would you smoke in your house putting your family members at risk, or would you cough up 200 rs and smoke in public? or is it, you dont give a damm about this law.

Let the Debate start. Please dont get personal, attacking smokers and non smokers alike. Light hearted banter and arguments is always in.

[amc888]

I am not a smoker. In my opinion, why the govt just ban the public smoking instead of banning cigarettes? So our Government need taxes from cigarettes.

Friends, what is your opinion?

[krinish]

This time it looks stricter.

[amizdu]

I'm a non-smoker, and I hate smokers and drinkers. So, I fully support Anbumani in all his decision.

[krinish]

I'm a non-smoker, and I hate smokers and drinkers. So, I fully support Anbumani in all his decision.

thats a little harsh!! Any reason why you hate them?

[dheeraj_kumar]

^^ I hate them too, they ruin their lives and the lives of those around them.

[ThinkFree]

^^+1

[pc_game_lover2004]

well really confused on this issue 50-50 chances...
felt pity for the smokers at the same time felt nice for the people that really hated cigarettes anyhow personally i didn't had any problems with smokers although i don't smoke but I think it looks cool when one is smoking....

[karnivore]

This law will give our beloved policemen another excuse to extort money. Thats all it will do.

This law will backfire....unless accommodation is made for the smokers (like smoking zone etc.) On one hand, Govt. permits to manufacture and sell cigarette, but on the other, would not permit to consume it (the law virtually comes to it only).

Although can't quite put my finger on it, there is a legal blowout waiting somewhere out there.

[Garbage]

I hate smokers too... And a good move by govt.

[Sathish]

if i am a real betruger, i will use my soulcube to transport the persons who smokes in public place to their child-ages so that they feels how the smell is irritated to others.

[IronManForever]

I am a smoker. We have no such thing in our sountry as of now. I am a Nepalese.
I feel that such thing should be enforced in our country as well.

As for me; I am not intrguing while smoking. I smoke in my own room(closed from inside) when no-one is in house or is asleep. I smoke in my veranda.
Even I dont like the smell; I dont go near places where people are smoking. I find the smell equally intriguing.

Let me get this clear; when one smokes, the smell is not that pronounced. You dont smell the cigarette/breathe through your nose while smoking. But when you are normally carrying out your work; its intriguing.

I like the sensation and have no regrets of smoking. I am in no hurry to leave it. I have seen smokers live 90 years, and I know how much smoking leads to how much danger. I aint addicted right now. Can live without it for months; but like smoking. I dont think anyone has a problem with my smoking; I am a co-operative smoker. If everyone becomes co-operative... such laws are useless.

But I do feel bad when people say they hate smokers/drinkers... We are not idiots/morons. We know what we are doing; at least I do.

[unitechy]

So our Government need taxes from cigarettes.

Friends, what is your opinion?

Government can't ban cigarettes as they(tobacco in general) bring loads of money in their bank

i don't smoke and don't like it people smoking !!
just cant take the smoke in ...
Its good that government is bringing in new laws but lets see how much people follow..

[afonofa]

well really confused on this issue 50-50 chances...
felt pity for the smokers at the same time felt nice for the people that really hated cigarettes anyhow personally i didn't had any problems with smokers although i don't smoke

No need to feel pity for them. The ill effects of smoking on health have been very well researched. This ban will only help and its definitely good for non-smokers.

I'm a non-smoker, and I hate smokers and drinkers. So, I fully support Anbumani in all his decision.

I don't hate them even though it irritates me a lot when I have to inhale second hand smoke because of them. Its their life, if they want to shorten it, let them but thats no reason to create a nuisance for others who want to live a healthier life.

I dont think anyone has a problem with my smoking; I am a co-operative smoker. If everyone becomes co-operative... such laws are useless.

But I do feel bad when people say they hate smokers/drinkers... We are not idiots/morons. We know what we are doing; at least I do.

Unfortunately most of the smokers that I've come across don't think the way you do. It would be much better if they were as considerate as you. But till that happens, I support this ban on smoking in public places.

I don't think banning cigarettes will help. It would only make that industry go underground which will create more problems.

[kuki_295]

I get headache when there's a smoker around so i HATE THEM.

[NucleusKore]

Yes I would, I am not a smoker anyways

[victor_rambo]

I have no problem with someone smoking. Let him die, why should I be bothered about his health. But if his smoking exposes me to chemicals that can harm me, I don't see any reason to be obliged to him to inhale his smoke. So, I support ban in public places and feel that smoking in 'private' places should be left to the smoker.

I am doctor and I have seen patients(not just the poor, but even the rich ones) dying of cancer due to smoking. Also, they don't die peacefully, but have very miserable last moments. I don't want to suffer so much.

[Pathik]

Gladly. I don't smoke. And I hate inhaling passive smoke.

[NucleusKore]

I want to see how they implement it. Passing a bill through parliament is one thing, implementing it on the ground is another.

[victor_rambo]

Also, I am interested in what Mumbai Mirror does now. They tend to be a metro newspaper that deals with contemporary(and sometimes childish, non-sense) issues.

[krinish]

So many non smokers, good to see that. Smokers know they are digging their own grave. As it is city living is really bad with pollution and a city like bangalore where I come from, its worse with the fine red dust and new bulidings coming up everyday.

I honestly feel that addicted smokers wake up every morning thinkining that they will quit today, but unfortunately their will power is not soo strong and give in to the temptation easily. Hats off to people who once were addicted and given up now.
Im going to be a part of this ban and help the Govt to follow this rule, ill do my best.

Im not a smoker. Hate smoking, but dont hate smokers. I get angry when smokers compramise a non smoker's heath.

[pc_game_lover2004]

may be ur right afonofa should not feel pity for smokers...hehe

[krazzy]

Me don't smoke and don't like people who smoke in public places and annoy others.

[ax3]

nice rule .... bt it should b OBEYED by ppl ............ & should LAST ....

[amizdu]

@afonofa & krinish

I hate terrorists, smokers, drinkers, and all those who kill or cause irreparable damage to other people, without reason.

I don't have to explain you why it's not a crime to hate terrorists.

Smokers: I mean those who smoke in public (A MAJORITY) and make the innocent people, who just by no fault of theirs suffer. I feel suffocated and feel like punching the &*(#*(@&(, though it's not possible.

Drinkers are irritating, dangerous and a nuisance, they commit crimes (A MAJORITY) and put the blame on the effect of alcohol.

Anyway, again A MAJORITY in this forum support my view, so I'm happy that this country still has lots of right-minded people.

[New]

I hate terrorists, smokers, drinkers, and all those who kill or cause irreparable damage to other people, without reason.

+1000

[esumitkumar]

I support that ban too because passive smoking is very injurious to health ..but most of my frnds are suterias (means smokers ) so I inhale it also ..but I avoid mostly ...

But my q is that in our country it will not be effective ..hamare desh main there are lots of laws..but nobody follows them and everything is governed by bribe and babudom..This law... now becomes a new tool for police to fill their own pockets

As regd hating smokers n drinkers ..I dont hate them..Why should I ..A person has its own personal space and if he has habits that arent affecting others why one should bother ??

and lemme tell u a neat and 100% true fact :

Most of the doctors ,engineers,CEO/CFO all top notch working class ppl who work for 8-12 hrs five or six days a week are smokers/drinkers...They are like that ...They have so much stress in life ... so when they get a weekend... they like to spend it totally tension free..but their mind doesnt rest..so just to slow it down ...they occasionally drink/smoke

When all the kids/students in this forum start working in some IT/Medical line etc then they will realise this fact !

but eveything in limit is good..anything u take in excess and become addicted is bad ....

[karnivore]

When all the kids/students in this forum start working in some IT/Medical line etc then they will realise this fact !

Bang on target. Nevertheless, it is appreciable that most of the forum members are conscious of the ill effects.

As for me. I am somewhere between a smoker and non-smoker. I generally don't smoke, certainly not addicted. But when stress and tension breath down my neck, cigarettes do tend to calm my nerves. Call it an excuse, if u will, but thats the way it is for me.

Also, this "hatred" for smokers is really a little juvenile. Delhi, Mumbai and some other indian metropolitan cities are among the most polluted cities in the world. I wonder, how much of it is contributed by the smokers.

If passive smoking is the reason for all the ire, then may be one should venture out one's house wearing, a gas mask. Emissions from cars, due to half burned fuels, cause more damage to u, than passive smoking.

This is one more law, that will bite the dust in no time...and fill the pockets of our friendly, neighbourhood policemen.

[Kl@w-24]

Making a law is one thing, enforcing it and making people obey it, is quite another. I support this step, but I'm afraid it will only lead to harassment of the general public by the police. They've given the cops another way to make a quick buck. Those who want to smoke, will smoke when no policeman is around and throw it away as soon as they see one. This will never work.

[victor_rambo]

Most of the doctors ,engineers,CEO/CFO all top notch working class ppl who work for 8-12 hrs five or six days a week are smokers/drinkers...They are like that ...They have so much stress in life ... so when they get a weekend... they like to spend it totally tension free..but their mind doesnt rest..so just to slow it down ...they occasionally drink/smoke

Thats the price they pay for a high-paying job.
Surgeons have so much tension that almost all surgeons need alcohol if they are not mentally strong.

Now, let us not complain about it. Didn't we want to make India like America? So lets be ready to cough up the price for it.