On 19/06/07, Colin Shepherd <colin.shepherd@ <mailto:colin.shepherd%40sky.com> sky.com> wrote: > > > That was just a handle to hang a ban on. If pubs were given the choice of > being non-smoking or smoking the staff would have a choice of whether they > worked in a smoking or non-smoking pub. > Colin
>A principle we could no doubt apply to workplaces with asbestos or radiation. >Would you have people lose benefit if they refused to work in a >non-smoke free workplace? >Someone is always desperate enough to work in a job that willl affect >their health. It's what Adrian would call the market. -- >Nigel Stanley Ultimately its about how we as individuals and society deal with those whose views lifestyles we disagree. Being a Victor Meldrew sort of character I'd list Those who drive in clear conditions with their rear fog lights on (actually an offence under the lighting regulations) People who use mobile phones in quiet zones on trains People who put their feet on train seats Marathon runners (why should I pay for their hip and knee replacements) At which point I'll shout up and get back to boating. Colin [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
