I started smoking a few years ago, I thought why not my friends were so why shouldn't I. The thing with most smokers is it doesn't matter how much you are against it to start for most people they will try it at a party to be more social or just to say they have done it. I puffed on my first cigarette at a party over a year ago and since then have become addicted. I don't have many friends now that smoke which isn't neccessarily a bad thing because it means I do go outside less as I don't always want to go on my own. Many people smoke for all different reasons but since I start smoking we were never allowed to smoke indoors anyway or anywhere near ...  Read the complete review

Yes, I believe that smoking in a public areas should be banned. There are a variety of channels you can attack this argument with, from protecting the health of those who do not smoke to the simple aesthetics of the situation. Personally, as someone who has studied the potential biological pitfalls that come with smoking and inhaling carcinogens I think it's a "no brainer". I cannot understand why potentially healthy members of the public should be forced to inhale potentially deadly fumes through no fault of their own. Those who claim the smoke from cigarettes and cigars isn't dangerous are quite simply wrong. The basic components of a cigarette, ...  Read the complete review

I have very stong feelings regarding smoking in public, mostly because I cant stand it. The smell of cigarette- it makes me sick and suffocated. It is extremely annoying to have to be subjected to it when I dont want to, and in places where I least expect it, like a bus stop. I accept that people have a right to smoke if they want to, but people who smoke should realise that there may be people like me who cant bear the horrible smell. There are health problems associated as well, but that is secondary for me. Every time I go to London I walk around with my nose covered unless I am inside a shop or restaurant. It seems to me that every other person on ...  Read the complete review

I am a smoker, I would like to state this first however I am determined to make this as unbiased as humanly possible. I started smoking at a young but I do not regret it - yet! I don't really remember a time where smoking was allowed wherever you wanted, I was to young to really notice. But when I started smoking it was just after the ban on smoking indoors like restaurants, on trains and in company cars. It was extremely inconvenient especially in the winter when you have to stand outside in the cold and rain but I suppose thats the decision you make when you take up smoking. I also think this is a fair decision as stale smoke doesn't smell particularly attractive ...  Read the complete review

Firstly, I'd better say that I am a non - smoker, who has never been a smoker and doesn't intend to start anytime soon. I am not particularly personally bothered by people smoking in public, as generally I have found that it is not in your face, and people are considerate of others who may not smoke. I understand however that this probably means I'm pretty lucky as I know that there are some very rude people out there who will stand right on top of you, etc smoking and being generally ignorant. I expect if I had children I would feel very strongly about the issue and would really not be happy about smoking in public. The main reason issue I have with smoking in ...  Read the complete review