[Marc]

Originally Posted by Vicky.

Ya I know this, but I dont see why shop workers need any extra stress on top of what they already get

Poor lassy.

[Marc]

They need to make cigarettes really expensive. That'll do it

[Boothy]

They've had this in place at my local Co-Op for a few weeks now, it's absolutely ridiculous. Big black doors infront of the cigarettes with 'Can't see what you're looking for? Ask a member of staff if you want tobacco.'

I can't imagine anyone being deterred by that.

[Marc]

People go to the shops FOR tobacco so it's not as if they see it and then remember they need some

[Vicky.]

Originally Posted by Boothy

They've had this in place at my local Co-Op for a few weeks now, it's absolutely ridiculous. Big black doors infront of the cigarettes with 'Can't see what you're looking for? Ask a member of staff if you want tobacco.'

I can't imagine anyone being deterred by that.

LOL. Thats hilarious

I dont remember seeing a sign when I went, only the doors

[Marc]

Originally Posted by Vicky.

LOL. Thats hilarious

I dont remember seeing a sign when I went, only the doors

They must think you smokers can't read in Chester-le-Street

[joeysteele]

Originally Posted by arista

"more bonkers."


No Joey
Stinking Fags Hidden
is the way Forward.

arista, you know by and large I agree with you on most things,this is one I don't.
If any Govt had the courage to dare to make selling cigarettes illegal then their hypocrisy as to this would then be gone for the most part.

However, smoking, drinking etc are legal acts in the UK and the Govt should excuse the pun butt out and let people smoke if they want to and not to if they don't,
A legal product on sale in the UK should not be hidden from those who wish to purchase it, that is interference in private business on a scale even the last nanny Govt ,Labour, didn't reach.

Indeed the covering up of the displays, with the panelling most have put up now in fact only draws your attention more to what it is covering up.

This is in my view a stupid ruling by this Govt, one of a good few rulings already done and still growing.

[arista]

Originally Posted by Boothy

They've had this in place at my local Co-Op for a few weeks now, it's absolutely ridiculous. Big black doors infront of the cigarettes with 'Can't see what you're looking for? Ask a member of staff if you want tobacco.'

I can't imagine anyone being deterred by that.

Sure
But in Time it will Work,

I Also want Smokers banned from Main Streets

[Pyramid*]

If the Government were REALLY that concerned - they'd make smoking tobacco illegal.

All they are doing is paying lip service to it all.

They make far too many billions of Łs on the tax and vat on cigarettes and tobacco to every want to put their 'money' where their mouths are..... and ban it.

They won't as it generates far too much revenue, so in the meantime: they play these silly pretences of implying that they want people to stop smoking or reduce the numbers: to use the pun ''it's nothing but a smokescreen'.

[Vicky.]

Originally Posted by Pyramid*

If the Government were REALLY that concerned - they'd make smoking tobacco illegal.

All they are doing is paying lip service to it all.

They make far too many billions of Łs on the tax and vat on cigarettes and tobacco to every want to put their 'money' where their mouths are..... and ban it.

They won't as it generates far too much revenue, so in the meantime: they play these silly pretences of implying that they want people to stop smoking or reduce the numbers: to use the pun ''it's nothing but a smokescreen'.

[Marc]

We're all going to die

[arista]

This System of Hidden Deadly Fags
works in Canada.

[Pyramid*]

Originally Posted by Marc

Who can afford holidays nowadays?

Haven't you seen the advert with Stephen Fry and Rupert Grint? Stay in the UK!

flights are available for less cost than a half decent meal / night out.

I deliberately go abroad within the Eurozone to buy my tobacco and cigarttes for 6months - flights are cheap as chips and the money I save on buying at Eurozone prices compared to UK prices: literally pays for a week vacation in nice hotels: and that includes my spendy money.

3 days at Xmas for Ł99 in a 4* HB, including flights..... who can't afford that!

[joeysteele]

Originally Posted by Pyramid*

If the Government were REALLY that concerned - they'd make smoking tobacco illegal.

All they are doing is paying lip service to it all.

They make far too many billions of Łs on the tax and vat on cigarettes and tobacco to every want to put their 'money' where their mouths are..... and ban it.

They won't as it generates far too much revenue, so in the meantime: they play these silly pretences of implying that they want people to stop smoking or reduce the numbers: to use the pun ''it's nothing but a smokescreen'.

Hi Pyramid* You have been a massive miss, Needed you like crazy last week,

Totally right as ever and great to see your name again, really missed you.

[arista]

This System of Hidden Deadly Fags
works in Canada.

[Pyramid*]

Originally Posted by Marc

We're all going to die

Well they do say the only thing in life that's certain is death and taxes (mostly on fags !!)

[Marc]

Are there any parents (who don't smoke) who have a view on this?

[Pyramid*]

Originally Posted by joeysteele

Hi Pyramid* You have been a massive miss, Needed you like crazy last week,

Totally right as ever and great to see your name again, really missed you.

Hello Joey! Thanks for the welcome back.

What happened last week- what fun did I miss !

I am just back from holiday funny enough - with 6 months supply of fags/baccy - so Ammi must have read my mind when she started this thread!

You'll have to excuse me.... I have some smokers phlegm that I need to hoak up into a spitton.................. (jkg!!)

[arista]

Originally Posted by Marc

We're all going to die

Sure
But Stinking Smokers can Die in Horrid Pain
Coughing up Blood etc.

[joeysteele]

Originally Posted by Pyramid*

Hello Joey! Thanks for the welcome back.

What happened last week- what fun did I miss !

I am just back from holiday funny enough - with 6 months supply of fags/baccy - so Ammi must have read my mind when she started this thread!

You'll have to excuse me.... I have some smokers phlegm that I need to hoak up into a spitton.................. (jkg!!)

Oh nothing of great importance just a great load of fun in a game that was going,so glad to see you back and love the humour you have injected into this topic on tobacco displays too..


Hope you had a really good break and a great holiday too, honestly though, a very warm welcome back.

[Boothy]

Originally Posted by arista

Sure
But in Time it will Work,

I Also want Smokers banned from Main Streets

arista
For PM

Life in the Fast Lane

[Marc]

Originally Posted by arista

Sure
But Stinking Smokers can Die in Horrid Pain
Coughing up Blood etc.

Yes true, however their smoke could get us
the
same way

[joeysteele]

Originally Posted by arista

Sure
But Stinking Smokers can Die in Horrid Pain
Coughing up Blood etc.

Being fair,a lot of people do that arista having never had a cigarette in their mouth ever or been around smokers particularly.

It's not just smokers that may end up possibly suffering that and likely most smokers never do anyway.

[Pyramid*]

Originally Posted by Vicky.

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Vicky - is mum aware of the new rules that came into force 1st October? Just tell her to be aware - it's a very badly worded ruling which basically is worded to put the frighteners on travellers - a few of my friends bottled it but as long as it can be justified as own use - no issue - but if she's unaware - might be worthwhile ensuring she's in the know - I love the wording

"Although there are no limits on the amount of alcohol and tobacco you can bring in from EU countries, customs officials are more likely to ask you questions if you have more than the following:"

http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/customs/arriving/arrivingeu.htm

If our goverment played fair ball: they'd actually gain MORE tobacco sales in the long run.

Amber Leaf baccy - was being sold on a promo - 1kg with free 1/2 bottle of vodka ! Superb!

[Pyramid*]

Originally Posted by arista

Sure
But Stinking Smokers can Die in Horrid Pain
Coughing up Blood etc.

True - but many other non smoking related illnesses cause many people to die in horrid pain and far worse things that coughing up blood.

You pays your money: you takes your chance.

I'd far rather the smell of a smoker than someone with a leaking colostomy bag - maybe I'm fussy that way.