A Dirty Habit
For smokers in Ontario and Quebec, lighting up will be so much harder from now on. A smoking b...
An episode of the The Phil Blog podcast, hosted by Phillip Hong, titled "A Dirty Habit" was published on June 1, 2006 and runs 2 minutes.
June 1, 2006 ·2m · The Phil Blog
Summary
For smokers in Ontario and Quebec, lighting up will be so much harder from now on. A smoking ban that blankets just about every single indoor public space will be in effect, and restaurant owners and smokers are less than thrilled aobut this development. In my humble opinion, smoking is not a matter of nuisance. Smoking affects the lives of way more than just the person who lights up. People around this smoker have a higher chance of getting cancer. None of these people even lighted a match and they're at risk of dying. Is it fair for one to risk the lives of others so coldly and needlessly? In these lazy hazy crazy days of summer, business owners need not be worried about their business. What is the point of grumbling over the inevitable? Just set out a patio and sell some good cold beer. The law would only apply indoors. It's funny how over a decade back, people even smoked on airplanes. People are starting to realise how smoke could affect someone's life so easily. It angers me to hear about how the poor smokers can't have a smoke and a drink. What bullshoy! The two sins in life that will impair your health in such a "McDonald's" combo! For smokers, I say this is tough love. I'm tired of hearing about cancer caused by second-hand smoke. It upsets me to hear people talk of "government oppression" when this is done for the good of society! People who smoke indoors as a matter of choice risks a right other humans deserve to recieve: the right to life. I find this (accusing government) a childish excuse for not quitting. Take your smokes outside.
Episode Description
For smokers in Ontario and Quebec, lighting up will be so much harder from now on. A smoking ban that blankets just about every single indoor public space will be in effect, and restaurant owners and smokers are less than thrilled aobut this development. In my humble opinion, smoking is not a matter of nuisance. Smoking affects the lives of way more than just the person who lights up. People around this smoker have a higher chance of getting cancer. None of these people even lighted a match and they're at risk of dying. Is it fair for one to risk the lives of others so coldly and needlessly? In these lazy hazy crazy days of summer, business owners need not be worried about their business. What is the point of grumbling over the inevitable? Just set out a patio and sell some good cold beer. The law would only apply indoors. It's funny how over a decade back, people even smoked on airplanes. People are starting to realise how smoke could affect someone's life so easily. It angers me to hear about how the poor smokers can't have a smoke and a drink. What bullshoy! The two sins in life that will impair your health in such a "McDonald's" combo! For smokers, I say this is tough love. I'm tired of hearing about cancer caused by second-hand smoke. It upsets me to hear people talk of "government oppression" when this is done for the good of society! People who smoke indoors as a matter of choice risks a right other humans deserve to recieve: the right to life. I find this (accusing government) a childish excuse for not quitting. Take your smokes outside.