If they have an area for smoking then that is fine. You cant complain if you chose to enter that area. But, smoking in a public area is pretty rude. If it is allowed, then they should cater to all peoples bad habits; not just one. Maybe I like to spit all the time. How is it fair to allow one bad habit (that is hazardous to your health as well as others), but not allow another bad habit? Hypocrisy.
Originally posted by LLLLLink
If they have an area for smoking then that is fine. You cant complain if you chose to enter that area. But, smoking in a public area is pretty rude. If it is allowed, then they should cater to all peoples bad habits; not just one. Maybe I like to spit all the time. How is it fair to allow one bad habit (that is hazardous to your health as well as others), but not allow another bad habit? Hypocrisy.
Because private businesses are just that, businesses, they don't care about "fairness" in the first place. Having a smoking area attracts a some smokers and only drives away a few non-smokers. On the other hand a spitting area attracts only a small number of obsessive spitters and drives away a lot of other people.
Originally posted by Symmetric Chaos
Because private businesses are just that, businesses, they don't care about "fairness" in the first place. Having a smoking area attracts a some smokers and only drives away a few non-smokers. On the other hand a spitting area attracts only a small number of obsessive spitters and drives away a lot of other people.
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I think it should be up to the employer if they wish to allow smoking in the workplace. A sensible employer will have policies which ensure that non-smoking employees aren't ill effected.
I also think smoking should be allowed in pubs/restaurants etc if the owner wishes to allow that facility. If patrons don't like the smell of smoke, they don't have to go to a bar that allows smoking.
Originally posted by Bardock42
I don't think hospitals discriminate smokers, they just don't let them smoke on their property, no?
Hospitals and Insurance agencies in PIttsburgh certainly discriminate against smokers. Highmark has initiated a rule that all of their employers be blood tested to find out whether or not they smoke. If you do indeed smoke, you have six months to quit or find another job. I know the Hospital, Allegheny General is contemplating a similar rule.
I agree, it should be up to the employers on whether or not they allow smoking but to invade in ones personal life is communistic.
Originally posted by Grand-Moff-Gav
I think it should be up to the employer if they wish to allow smoking in the workplace. A sensible employer will have policies which ensure that non-smoking employees aren't ill effected.I also think smoking should be allowed in pubs/restaurants etc if the owner wishes to allow that facility. If patrons don't like the smell of smoke, they don't have to go to a bar that allows smoking.
I agree. Sensible employers would accomodate non-smokers if they choose to accomodate smokers.
As for pubs and bars, I also believe the decision should be up to the business owner, or if he chooses to have both, to have the other room properly placed - that doesn't just include having it properly segregated from non smoking area, but properly ventilated for smokers as well.