Reversal of smoking ban criticised as ‘shameful’ for lacking evidence

Reversal of smoking ban criticised as ‘shameful’ for lacking evidence

New Zealand is repealing the world’s first smoking ban passed under former prime minister Jacinda Arden’s government to pave the way for a smoke-free generation amid backlash from researchers and campaigners over its risk to Indigenous people.

The new coalition government led by prime minister Christopher Luxon confirmed the repeal will happen on Tuesday, delivering on one of the actions of his coalition’s ambitious 100-day plan.

The government repeal will be put before parliament as a matter of urgency, enabling it to scrap the law without seeking public comment, in line with previously announced plans.

  • @timbuck2themoonEnglish
    -3•4 months ago

    So your bad choices dictate life for everyone else?

    Sorry for your struggles but what’s next? Ban alcohol, ban soda, ban fast food, ban ANYTHING at all harmful? People also get in crashes so let’s ban cars. After all, that’s paid for by healthcare.

    • @[email protected]English
      2•4 months ago

      I never said any of those things. It’s also worth noting that it doesn’t take anything away from current users but stops new ones from starting.

      I’m advocating this because of my bad choice, something that came about mostly because I was a stupid kid that got caught in their propoganda. Back when I started it was still “cool”. I don’t want other kids to make those same mistakes and there isn’t a situation where it isn’t a mistake.

      But sure, keep licking malboros boots lol

      • @timbuck2themoonEnglish
        -1•4 months ago

        Wanting to make personal choices? Sure. That’s " licking boots."

        Do you realize how utterly stupid that sounds? And i don’t even smoke.

        And you’re doing exactly what i said- wanting to limit others because of your poor choices. At least own it.

        • @[email protected]English
          1•4 months ago

          I did own it.

          If you spent your time making home made explosives as a kid and one blew up in your face, should your first hand experience be ignored because it turned out badly?

          And it’s not so crazy when the personal choice can only harm the person and it’s only being given to line the pockets of Marlboro and co. You’re acting like if this is abortion we are talking about.

          If your so confident, go out and buy a pack, and then buy one a day for the next two years and then try to quit. You don’t know what you are defending.

          • @timbuck2themoonEnglish
            -1•4 months ago

            I’ve smoked for months while on a trip then stopped as son as i got back. So yeah, I do know.

            So yeah, stop putting your poor choices on everyone else. Thanks.