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Smokers Wild
supports
'SmokeFree'
because
Everyone should be
able to
SmokeFree
without fear of
persecution
or prosecution |
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If people engage in Passive Smoking -
They should help pay for your fags |
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Smokers who give up
Are
Traitors to the cause |
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Sir
John Hawkins
(1532 – November 12 1595) |
Sir Francis
Drake |
Sir
Walter Raleigh
(1552 or 1554 – 29 October 1618) |
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1564 or
1565: Tobacco was introduced into England by Sir
John Hawkins and his crew. |
1573:
Sir Francis Drake returns from the Americas with 'Nicotina
tobacum'. |
1585:
Sir Francis Drake introduced smoking
to Sir Walter Raleigh |
1586:
Tobacco Arrived in English Society.
In July 1586, some of the Virginia colonists returned to
England and disembarked at Plymouth smoking tobacco from
pipes, and caused a sensation. William Camden
(1551-1623) a contemporary witness, wrote that "These
men who were thus brought back were the first that I
know of that brought into England that Indian plant
which they call Tabacca and Nicotia, or Tobacco"
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Since then we haven't looked back -
Until now that is... |
Despite all the evidence, all the protests
and all the public opinion, England has,
with total disregard for smokers rights,
followed the rest of the UK and imposed a
smoking ban, prohibiting smoking from all
public indoor spaces. Here's how it will
affect you after the 1st of July 2007.
The England smoking ban follows similar
decisions made in several parts of Europe,
the USA and Scotland, Wales and Ireland. But
it probably won't end there. No all those
stupid do-gooders will want good old Britain
to become like the Himalayan kingdom of
Bhutan, where the sale and use of tobacco is
completely outlawed.
Where is smoking banned?
Smoking is banned in all indoor public
places, making it illegal to smoke in
virtually all 'enclosed' and 'substantially
enclosed' public places and workplaces. Many
places - such as cinemas and public
transport - have rarely permitted smoking in
recent years, so places like pubs,
restaurants, cafes, nightclubs and private
members' clubs will now have the same rules.
Many workplaces will also feel the change;
staff smoking rooms and indoor smoking areas
are no longer allowed, so anyone who wants
to smoke during work hours has to go
outside.
Where can I smoke?
You'll still be allowed to smoke outdoors,
in your home or places considered to be
'homes', such as prisons, care homes and
hotels. Smoking could still be banned at
certain outdoor locations that are
'substantially enclosed', such as football
grounds and other arenas.
Anyone in charge of one of those ghastly
non-smoking premises is legally obliged to
display no-smoking signs so you shouldn't
have difficulty deciding when you're allowed
to spark up. They could also be
charged on-the-spot fines of £200 if they
fail to display no-smoking signs, with the
penalty increasing to £1,000 if the issue
goes to court. NB: Of course if they
haven't put up a sign...
What will happen if I'm caught
fag-in-hand?
If you're caught smoking in a banned area
you could be fined £50 - up to £200 if it
goes to court. You can even get pinched for
putting a fag out in the street, so make
sure you get yourself a portable pocket
sized ashtray.
But who'll care if I light up a sneaky
one?
Those nasty people in charge of the premises
won't want you to get away with it,
especially considering that they could face
a £2,500 fine if they fail to stop you. So
remember: exercise covert smoking whenever
possible.
I may as well give up then...
Don't even think of it. Spare a thought for
all the tobacco company workers who'll be
out of a job. Not to mention all the
associated industries; Matches, Lighters,
Pipes, Ashtrays, No Smoking Signs, all of
these have to be produced by a labour force.
Think of the unemployment, Think of the
damage you'll be doing to the Cuban economy
alone... If you are overcome by the urge to
give up don't panic, it will pass. Sit down
and light one, take a moment to reflect on
the pleasures of smoking. And just think of
all that money you'll have wasted starting
the habit in the first place. If you need
help call the 'Smokers Helpline' and speak
with one of the advisors.
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Probably the best advertising slogan
of all time |
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The
Smokers Match |
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The
Ronson Comet |
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The Immortal
Zippo |
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Without
your efforts we may never have
seen many of these wonderful things.
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Tobacco company sponsorship has had a major
influence on many sports |
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In the Elizabethan era Tobacco was known as
"Sotweed"
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Will the non-smokers still feel so
righteous when the government increases
taxes to make up for lost revenue |
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Passive Smokers should be grateful -
They don't have to buy cigarettes to be able
to enjoy them |
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