YaK Posted March 29, 2012 Author Share Posted March 29, 2012 LOLUMADBRO? Where ARE people supposed to smoke then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blame Obama Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 frankly frankly frankly ... lol ur new name is frankly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronthecivil Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 Yes, because posting a hot button issue is annoying. You have a choice whether or not to read, I don't have a choice whether or not to breathe. I figured this might get the temperature up a little. I honestly do wonder why people defend the act so passionately, though I am not at all surprised. Public drinking is banned (and note that I am differentiating that from public intoxication) and yet not many people question that. Also, to another poster... I don't think I'd find sucking a tailpipe any more pleasant, thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canucks since 77 Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 Cow crap is necessary for food production... Smoking is necessary for... You can call me princess all you like but frankly smokers are the ones that seem to be turning into the kids stamping their feet and getting red in the face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blame Obama Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 k well this topic is lameee... me going for a walk.. maybe ill light up a fat cigar and wait for a bus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YaK Posted March 29, 2012 Author Share Posted March 29, 2012 frankly frankly frankly ... lol ur new name is frankly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronthecivil Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 Yes, because posting a hot button issue is annoying. You have a choice whether or not to read, I don't have a choice whether or not to breathe. I figured this might get the temperature up a little. I honestly do wonder why people defend the act so passionately, though I am not at all surprised. Public drinking is banned (and note that I am differentiating that from public intoxication) and yet not many people question that. Also, to another poster... I don't think I'd find sucking a tailpipe any more pleasant, thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronthecivil Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 Frankly, that's a good call. I don't drive in the city, but they do have regulations and bylaws regarding what comes out of your tailpipe. AirCare may be controversial but it is in place specifically for health and environmental reasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YaK Posted March 29, 2012 Author Share Posted March 29, 2012 Except at the many restaurants, bars, GM place. You know, all the places it might be nice to have a smoke! The liquor laws are as rediculous as your proposed smoking laws. If your wondering how good they are at stopping public drunkness google "Vancouver riot 2011" and you can see..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canucks since 77 Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 Trying to back addicts into a corner is never a wise move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Ed Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 Yes, because posting a hot button issue is annoying. You have a choice whether or not to read, I don't have a choice whether or not to breathe. I figured this might get the temperature up a little. I honestly do wonder why people defend the act so passionately, though I am not at all surprised. Public drinking is banned (and note that I am differentiating that from public intoxication) and yet not many people question that. Also, to another poster... I don't think I'd find sucking a tailpipe any more pleasant, thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie.the.Unicorn Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 OP. I would love for you to go anywhere outside Vancouver and complain. Pick any city in Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Europe etc. and just observe how well non-smokers have it on the West Coast of North America. I think only San Fransico is the only city ahead of Vancouver for its persecution of smokers. Even in places such as Oslo or Stockholm, people smoke all over, even in cafes outside. If you wish, however, I can send you some goggles and a nose plug, or perhaps even a gas mask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YaK Posted March 29, 2012 Author Share Posted March 29, 2012 The amount of emissions from your cleanest car will dwarf the emissions of a single cigarette. The only reason THAT doesn't offend you is the smell burned out that particular detector a long time ago. There's no leg to stand on pollution wise. Just say what you mean. Smoking should be banned outright. All I can say is your gradual move to prohibition is just as useless as actual prohibition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronthecivil Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 Even cars have a purpose to an end. I'm not making the environmental argument personally (though I am sure that's the number one reason for a lot of people); I sail ships that burn 20 tonnes of heavy fuel oil a day for Christ's sake. At least those have a purpose as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satan's Evil Twin Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 OP. I would love for you to go anywhere outside Vancouver and complain. Pick any city in Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Europe etc. and just observe how well non-smokers have it on the West Coast of North America. I think only San Fransico is the only city ahead of Vancouver for its persecution of smokers. Even in places such as Oslo or Stockholm, people smoke all over, even in cafes outside. If you wish, however, I can send you some goggles and a nose plug, or perhaps even a gas mask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YaK Posted March 29, 2012 Author Share Posted March 29, 2012 The purpose is to make the smoker happy. I very rarely have a cigarette but will be sure to tonight after the game (in the crowd!) in your honour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canucks since 77 Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 Don't mind the smokers, they are way too defensive and it's not their fault. As being addicted to any drug, will make most people at least a little grumpy. Holding my breath or running in front of someone hacking a butt in front of me is the norm. I suppose it's a minor inconvenience to us non-smokers, in comparison to putting addicts through withdrawal. If people like you and I can be smart enough to not smoke in the first place. We can be smart enough to deal with it in public. Just a matter of holding your breath and maybe skipping ahead of someone puffing chemicals behind them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronthecivil Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 Well pardon me for being born in a time when smoking was the norm, even encouraged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxi Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 Japan had a really great way of dealing with this. They had designated smoking areas every few blocks and at public sites/parks. Maybe it was just Japanese culture, but everyone was very respectful and would only smoke in these areas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newsflash Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 Get them the hell away from bus stops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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