1st July 2007 has finally arrived and from this day onwards, England goes smoke free. This means it's against the law to smoke in any public place. It's about time. I always avoid pubs like the plague because I hate breathing in other people's vile smoke. Even if you manage to avoid direct inhalation, you come home smelling like an ashtray - all your clothes have to be washed, as does your hair. Now though, I will not be so anti. That's not to say I'll deliberately start hanging out at bars etc but if I feel the urge to watch the footie on the big screen instead of staying indoors, I just might! Some restaurants have already banned smoking but it'll certainly be nice eating one's food in a clean air environment from now on.
I have never smoked; in fact I've never even tried a cigarette. It just isn't for me. I hope this new law encourages more people to give up the habit. I hate to see people inhale, it makes me feel sick and especially worries me if it's someone I'm close to.
The government, in this case, has at last got something right in changing the law. However, I'm sure all you smokers out there will not agree!
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