I think banning cigarettes is filled with problems. The loss of tax dollars allied to the increased cost in enforcing the ban. The opportunities for crime to fill the void and the lack of control over what is in them, which in turn will have costs involved with people's health.The problem I have with the cigarette ban is where do we go from there and is there really any proof that it will work. Personally I think there’s a bigger case for legalising cannabis and licensing the sale of it. And cannabis is the perfect example of something being banned and that ban not working. The health risks from smoking is unquestionable, as is the risks for drinking alcohol and if anything alcohol when you look at the bigger picture is more damaging to society. It puts a strain on the NHS same as smoking, it increases violence both in the streets and in the home unlike smoking and also puts a strain on the judicial system as a consequence of that. When you look at the facts for both alcohol is a far bigger problem for society as a whole not least because it affects every aspect of society but alcohol is used by a far bigger percentage of society.
Considering it's Tories no.1 go to for any Labour policy it seems fair they get asked the same. Rightly or wrongly, it seems to resonate with voters.This line of questioning is ridiculous, the government does not need to 'fund' it. Labour going with the household budget mantra to a greater extent than the government.
But then you have to ask where the enjoyment comes from? If someone says they can't have an enjoyable night out without a drink, I'd suggest that there is some level of addiction.Although, alcohol is, by and large, a drug that people consume intermittently, to gain enjoyment.
Nicotine use (smoking) is a constant battle to stave off withdrawal.
The two are not compatible for the vast majority of consumers.
If they can do that and other stuff we're going to end up like machines they can work for ever!I think banning cigarettes is filled with problems. The loss of tax dollars allied to the increased cost in enforcing the ban. The opportunities for crime to fill the void and the lack of control over what is in them, which in turn will have costs involved with people's health.
I'm more for legalisation and contol. And while I know that itself is fraught with problems and dangers it just seems it allows far more control over the issue.
Although, alcohol is, by and large, a drug that people consume intermittently, to gain enjoyment.
Nicotine use (smoking) is a constant battle to stave off withdrawal.
The two are not compatible for the vast majority of consumers.
Interesting shmmeee that you’re a libertarian and wouldn’t ban them. On balance I wouldn’t either but my dad was a nasty man on alcohol
Nuance hey it’ll never work!!!I generally wouldn’t ban anything that affects just the person doing it. Alcohol and some hard drugs test that cos of societal impacts. But equally I’d be a lot tougher on things like casual violence and antisocial behaviour.
Nuance hey it’ll never work!!!
How you feeling about Sunday?
Wasn’t it Mark Menzies who got caught with a Brazilian rent boy?
Tory MP Mark Menzies suspended over alleged misuse of campaign funds
Fylde MP Mark Menzies strongly disputes claims he asked a party volunteer for £5,000 to pay "bad people".www.bbc.co.uk
It's a criminal gang in suitsWhat the fuck is wrong with MPs, in particular Tories ones. Can’t keep their trousers on ! Embarrassing
Dipping into campaign funds to cover for his dirty little mess, defo a police matter and should be sacked. Probably walk away with nice MP pension though. It’s a disgrace
I agree he should face consequences, but the amount of money involved in this compared to the millions and sometimes billions that were handed out to their mates or vested interests throughout the pandemic is negligible. If the Tories who did that got away with it scott free, why should people like this guy get the book thrown at them?What the fuck is wrong with MPs, in particular Tories ones. Can’t keep their trousers on ! Embarrassing
Dipping into campaign funds to cover for his dirty little mess, defo a police matter and should be sacked. Probably walk away with nice MP pension though. It’s a disgrace
Yes it wasWasn’t it Mark Menzies who got caught with a Brazilian rent boy?
Tory MP Mark Menzies suspended over alleged misuse of campaign funds
Fylde MP Mark Menzies strongly disputes claims he asked a party volunteer for £5,000 to pay "bad people".www.bbc.co.uk
Damn straightThink it’s Marie le Conte who said on Twitter it’s extremely funny seeing Tories desperately trying to make the Rayners scandal happen for months and failing miserably while legit scandals keep dropping about Tory MPs.
Big late 90s vibes.
*Lights blue touch paper, withdraws to safe viewing distance*
and that is all you needFound this quite interesting. The could be worse responses seem to give some weight to the idea that it's more a case of people not voting Conservative than having any great desire or incentive to vote Labour.The real Labour poll lead
How enthused or confident are voters at the prospect of a Keir Starmer government?sotn.newstatesman.com
Obviously they will cruise to victory this time round but we all know the tories are masters of reinvention and shifting the blame on to someone else. With the state everything in you'd expect Labour to be in power for a long time but they don't seem to be connecting with voters so is there a risk it will be one term and out?
Didn't read the text, just looked at the right/wrong graph.*stares disappointedly at previous blue touch paper, lights different blue touch paper more in hope than expectation*
Another party I look forward to seeing being canned at the next electionSo the Scottish First minister needs to beg an MSP who he took the piss out off when they left the SNP to vote for him so he can keep his job
I'm struggling with this, I must admit.Another fucking Tory c**t is welcomed into the labour fold because according to the leader, Labour has changed:
Another fucking Tory c**t is welcomed into the labour fold because according to the leader, Labour has changed:
Have checks not been brought in already??So. Much. Control.
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