Comments on: Smoking licences a good idea

By: harley

harley — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 11:28:49 +0000

licences are a good idea

By: Graeme

Graeme — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 18:51:18 +0000

At last – the government has finally achieved it’s ambition by suggesting that, to start with at least, some of the people are charged for the air that they breathe. Once again Gordon and Alistair have got their hands in my back pocket and are intent on helping themselves. Does anybody with an IQ greater than their shoe size honestly believe this will make the slightest difference, other than to create a thriving black market – ‘Ere Guv, wanna licence? Fell off the back of an MP

By: David

David — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 14:14:29 +0000

Okay – I see your point. I am a social smoker, About 5 cigars a year., no more. Should I really have to fill in a lengthy form? I realise that the duty will increase anyway. How do you think I should be treated? Fairly? Or otherwise?

By: Chris Thompson

Chris Thompson — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 23:18:38 +0000

I think its a totally crap idea! Another sign of the “nanny state” we live in.

By: Sheeping

Sheeping — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 21:59:56 +0000

Think you will find that a lot of folk agree with your comments Jonathan. It is a very clever idea, but I don’t think it will ever see the light of day..based on the presumption that if you let this go – it will eventually open the floodgates for similar policies on fast food and alcohol etc.

By: Tony

Tony — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 21:58:17 +0000

I see your point, and thanks for your comment. I just feel that it won’t be enough. Whilst I’m all for helping people quit and stopping underage smoking I don’t think this could be the answer. Given that people are already willing to risk their and other’s health I don’t think an extra tenner a year nor filling in the form will bother them while underage smokers will simply get a permit holder to buy them as with underage drinkers and i.d holders.