Ban Smoking In Public Places And Save Lives

Ban Smoking In Public Places And Save Lives

Backer of Smoking Ban Caught Red Handed
International and National bans on smoking have seemingly spread like wildfire throughout the world. Restaurants, cafes, clubs, and lounges that once held happy tobacco users now possess "No Tobacco Allowed" signs and "put out or stay out" mantras. Yes, the Earth has become a difficult place for those who love to smoke in public. Joining countries from all over, Portugal has recently lost its immunity to a strict smoking ban and gone the route o Read More...
Quit Smoking - What Do You Think About the New UK Smoking Ban?
A controversial new law in the United Kingdom, particularly in England, will be implemented beginning summer of 2007. The new law totally bans smoking in every public place and actually follows the ban passed in Wales and Scotland. This smoking ban has already been imposed in countries like the United States, Spain and the Republic of Ireland. The voting to pass the new legislation actually took place last February 2006 and has received much atte Read More...
French Smoking Ban in Force
France is beginning to phase out smoking in public areas. From February 1st 2007, a partial smoking ban begins. France's health minister is being positive about the move and hopes that the French public will be able to respect the issue and uphold the new law. But France is not known for complete law obeyance and authorities are expecting violations. The nature and extent of these violations cannot be fully anticipated, but in other countries, t Read More...

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Reader Comments (Wyoming Tribune-Eagle)
Originally published in Wyoming Tribune Eagle Dec. 27, 2008. For every 100 deaths from heart disease, you're going to prevent three or four of them simply by getting rid of smoke. ... There is no doubt in my mind that if a community adopts a ban ... it will save lives." Read More...
A drink, a puff - legally (The Philadelphia Inquirer)
Despite Pa.'s indoor-smoking ban, the smoke thickens the air at Kilgallen's as the blue-collar crowd knocks back pints of Guinness at the glinty wooden bar.That's because the Irish bar is one of 2,252 establishments exempted from the law. Read More...
Doctors honored for smoking-ban work (Helena Independent Record)
A coalition of health organizations honored two Helena doctors Monday, saying their work has helped lead to states and countries around the world acting to ban smoking in public buildings. Read More...
Public say on ban unlikely (Evansville Courier & Press)
Overriding the Vanderburgh County Commissioners to pass a comprehensive countywide smoking ban by referendum is unlikely, two local veteran lawmakers say. But local smoking ban supporters remain hopeful that a powerful legislator from Gary, Ind., will succeed this time in passing a bill that would extinguish smoking in almost all enclosed public places in Indiana, including restaurants, bars, ... Read More...
NRA protects gun rights (Hutchinson News)
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Smoking ban 'has made no difference' as figures reveal smoking rate among men has gone UP (Daily Mail)
The ban on smoking in public places has failed to cut the number of cigarettes people have, a report reveals today. In a massive blow to Labour's public health policy, the latest statistics show the proportion of men who smoked rose after the ban in July last year. Read More...
Site Search: (Jersey Evening Post)
From David Le Quesne, chief executive, Randalls Vautier Ltd. WHILE I have no wish for a ?trial by media? I feel that I have to write following your news article (JEP, 20 December) under the headline ?Under-age drinkers add to parish?s pub woes?. Read More...
Doctors honored for their smoke-free advocacy (Billings Gazette)
HELENA - A coalition of health organizations honored two Helena doctors Monday, saying their work has helped lead to states and countries around the world enacting smoking bans in public buildings. Read More...
Statewide smoking ban advocated (The Times of Northwest Indiana)
MERRILLVILLE | Anti-smoking advocates gathered Wednesday night in Merrillville to promote the passage of a statewide ban on smoking in enclosed workplaces, including restaurants, bars and gaming establishments. Read More...
Smoking Changes in College Station? (KBTX 3 Bryan - College Station)
Monday night in College Station, there will be a public meeting on a proposed smoking ordinance. Read More...