Ordinary Citizens Enforcing Smoking Ban

Complaints from the public about inadequate enforcement of the city's smoking ban have hit the front pages in Victoria, Texas. It seems that the ban has been violated in restaurants, bars and public places, even though the ban was passed more than two years ago. Of course, there is not much to be done about people who just can't wait to have a good smoke after a big meal. Alcoholic beverages are one of the best...

The Double Standards of Smoking Bans

In the last quarter of a century both tobacco companies and anti-smoking campaigners have been trying to educate the public on the dangerous aspects of smoking. Generally, people are aware of the fact that smoking regularly is extremely unhealthy. However, there are a variety of popular beliefs on the effects of second-hand smoking. Many scientific organizations are confident that the effects of second-hand smoke are quite...

Smoking Ban Destroying Social Circles

New smoking regulations have hit the campus at Ball State University, and now smoking has been restricted to only 13 areas of the campus. This is only the beginning of the problem, the social smoking circles are also seeing the damage. The new rules have been in effect since the 17th of March and most smokers have been following the rules. By following these rules smokers are sacrificing the conveniences and the social lives...

Taxes, Economy and Smoking Bans Putting Pressure o...

The economy has been fairly bad and alcohol taxes are high and this has put a lot of pressure on business owner Cary Rigatti, owner of the Creighton Hotel in East Deer, which used to be quite a popular restaurant with good revenue. A lot of changes have taken place, with many of the dining habits of guests changing. Diners are taking more time to eat their food as they are taking more trips outside to smoke, which means that...

Smokers Killed as Part of Anti-Smoking Ritual in M...

Every situation has its extremes, especially a recent event where a Malaysian couple were killed as a part of stop-smoking campaign on behalf of their families. During a ritual that was meant to help the man stop smoking they were beaten to death with broomsticks and motorbike helmets. Ku Chin Wah the head of the city's crime investigations department said this all happened at a family gathering. The son's of the...

The Golden Era of Smoking on Film

Clark Gable, Spencer Tracey, Joan Crawford, John Wayne, Bette Davis, Betty Grable and Al Jolson were stars of the golden era of film in days gone by. They used to actually get paid to endorse smoking on screen, with tobacco companies paying them up to $75,000 in today's value. Actors, actresses and singers were put on contracts and they were sometimes paid millions of dollars in endorsements for Lucky Strike, Old Gold,...