What is all the fuss about? Isn't it enough that smoking has been completely banned in all public places? Apparently not, you must be in the designated smoking areas outside too! I am a non-smoker, but I do believe it is every person's human right to decide if they wish to smoke or not. We all know the health risks as a result of smoking, and consequently we make our own choices of whether or not to do so. I can understand why smoking has been banned, because of the rights of non-smokers and the health effects of passive smoking. Why are people still going on about it? In my opinion smoking is no worse than any other addiction such as drinking alcohol, and it is certainly not as bad a taking drugs. We do not however, see as much publicity about these subjects as we do about smoking. Drug and alcohol related illnesses must cost the NHS just as much as smoking related illnesses, so why just the huge campaign about smoking? In today's society it has been drummed into us that smoking is bad, and that we should not do it.
I really do not see the problem if people wish to smoke outside in the open, I personally cannot see any harm caused to other people. Some may argue that the smoke still affects them, even though the smoke is dispersing into the air. From the articles that I have researched below, it is apparent that some people dislike smoking outside of hospitals. Why is this? If people wish to smoke why shouldn't they? Why is smoking outside of hospitals any different to any other public place? I agree that it is not a good advertisement for the NHS in general, especially if the staff were smoking and were wearing their uniforms. That would just be unhygienic anyway, and I am sure that would not be allowed. What is the problem with patients and relatives smoking outside? They are only human after all. It is entirely their choice if they wish to smoke outside which is where they must be according to the law. Is it really that bad? I am sure there is much worse happening in the world.
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