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Originally Posted by Shed Cat
Others do it on purpose because they think is is yet another petty law by an authoritarian goverment and they want to object.
As a non smoker, I think smoking is revolting. But all these Nanny State laws are worse. You know, I might even take up smoking on principle.
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I have to claim a vested interest here, since I am a cancer-stick addict.
I think everyone is aware of the new legislation introduced on the 1st of July, yet most people aren't aware of the actual details of what isn't & is allowed. (A quick resume is any covered area with 51% or more of the walled area 'walled' results in a ban.)
Notwork Rail in their wisdom (please note I am a big fan of irony) have used the legislation as an excuse to ban smoking on its stations (but not car parks!).
Off-topic, I love the idea that the government is happy to fleece me over the odds with its taxation of ciggies & equally happy to tell me where I can't indulge in my LEGAL habit.
I wonder if Notwork rail has any qualms over receiving rent from station shops that profit from cigarette sales?
Notwork Rail aren't alone in trying it on. Centro, my local pta, are also equally culpable. Here are two examples of its bus shelters (both of which AREN'T affected by the new rules) :
http://dave420.fotopic.net/p42864296.html
http://dave420.fotopic.net/p42864292.html
(You can also see more examples of centro's competence by viewing other pics in that collection)
I'd like to point out before any non-smokers complain about me polluting the air around them, this is a Railway forum & regardless of traction, railways are a big pollutant of our air. Shall we lobby our government to outlaw trains?
I'll leave my last comment on this subject to another of my pics: (don't click this link if you are easily offended)
http://dave420.fotopic.net/p42864572.html
Dave.
- A considerate smoker who can control his addiction around non-smokers & happily use a non-smoking room in a pub etc without being treated like a pariah by the government.