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February 1st, 2007

Expect some uneasiness in France today.

The French government just banned smoking in public places…

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  1. Finance Guide 101
    February 1st, 2007 at 09:32 | #1
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    Well that’s a good thing to know actually but it depends on individuals, but IMO that’s the great move by French Government. There are a bunch of studies on passive smokers its not fair with them, which also includes kids and pets.

  2. Grant
    February 1st, 2007 at 19:52 | #2
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    That’s true, and that very argument is spreading in communities around the world.

    Some argue that it’s their right to smoke, and if you don’t like it, go elsewhere. And on one hand they have a point.

    On the other hand, it’s also you’re right to live in a clean and healthy environment, and these studies suggest that second hand smoke is not a “healthy” environment, so why don’t smokers go smoke elsewhere?

    Chicken and egg, cart and horse….

  3. Slappy
    February 4th, 2007 at 17:18 | #3
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    Do you think this will change the ambiance of France? In my mind, when I think of a frenchman, I think of a tall slim guy with a cancer stick hanging out of his mouth.

    In the future, I’ll have to change my vision.

  4. Grant
    February 4th, 2007 at 17:41 | #4
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    Slappy, I’m not sure it will change the “ambiance” much, but I do think it will be a tough policy to enforce, especially at first.

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