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Report documents 'persecution' of smokers
Monday 4th July 2011, posted by forest
Smokers are a new persecuted minority, according to a new report by privacy campaigners.
Legislation designed for public health has been used to intrude into smokers' private lives by local authorities, health bodies and housing associations, according to the report.
It claims smokers' right to act freely in their own homes or vehicles has also been severely curtailed.
"Without care the future for many smokers will be characterised by discrimination and persecution, even when their actions have the minimum impact on the lives of other people," said Privacy International director Simon Davies, who compiled the report for smokers' rights group Forest.
"In future smokers may face a choice between secrecy and social exclusion. Social organisations, landlords, service providers and employers may themselves be deemed irresponsible if they fail to pursue an exclusion policy."
The report highlights the use of non-statutory fines and controls, increased surveillance, allegedly discriminatory practices and a shift from a 'public health' approach to smoking to a 'demonisation' approach.
Source: Politics.co.uk (4 July 2011)
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Comments:
Posted on Jul 6th, 2011
Enjoy your life and you will get rewarded accodingly. Seriously what goes around comes around I truly believe that. Change is coming. I wish to congratulate "Forest" and all the good work you do. A (nu-age) non-smoker will never understand our mentality that we do not care, bring it on you will never win, and yes one day you will die FACT its only time you boring muslie eating freaks.
That felt good.
