Ashes to ashes - David wants to see the death of the smoking ban
Ashes to ashes - David wants to see the death of the smoking ban
FAR from being a dirty habit, smoking is a matter of freedom, according to one Littlehampton man.
David Simmons, 48, is campaigning against what he calls the persecution of smokers, and promises to take the battle all the way to Parliament.
"I agree with 80 per cent of the ban, people should not be made to passive smoke. But smokers should not be made to stand outside in the freezing cold and pouring rain. It is ridiculous."
"At the moment, I am gathering support, to see how many people feel as strongly as me.
"Nick Gibb voted for the ban, and if I get enough people with me, and can raise enough money, I will even stand for MP on the issue."
He also believes that the ban infringes Article Three of the Human Rights Act, the prohibition of torture.
The Court of Appeal has ruled that torture is anything that out of due legal process leads to stress and anxiety.
"Nicotine is a legally permissible addictive substance, and its withdrawal leads to stress and anxiety. Can this be described as torture then?"
David spearheaded the installation of smoking shelters at Gatwick airport when he was working there, with a campaign website and protest.
The shelters replaced a white box, painted on the floor for smokers to stand in.
He is now bringing the battle to Arun after moving to Beach Road in November, as is gathering support for his campaign, via the website www.thegasp.org
"I am a great believer in democracy and choice. Thirty-five per cent of the adult population are smokers, and we deserve a voice. If we take those votes away from Mr Gibb, then we can show how we feel about the
ban.
"Licensed premises should have the choice whether to allow smoking or not, and if not, should have to provide enclosed smoking rooms.
"I have worked in places where there were smoking rooms, which cause no harm at all to non-smokers, but now they are illegal. It makes no sense.
"I don't think it should be allowed in offices or work canteens, because the element of choice has been removed."
He added that the sight of Littlehampton's boarded-up pubs was saddening, and that he believed this was caused by the smoking ban.
"In its present form the ban is a hateful, mindless piece of legislation.
"I used to go to my local regularly, for a drink and a smoke, Now I , a
long with many others, stay at home."
Nick Gibb, MP for Littlehampton and Bognor, said he voted for the ban, as he felt it was the main reason why a lot of people did not go to pubs.
"I do think that the employees who work in restaurants and pubs should have to breathe in other people's smoke over an eight hour shift."
David said that anyone who works in licensed premises had the choice not to. He added that the rules were inconsistent.
"Passive smoking, we are told, kills around 1,000 people annually. Every one is a tragedy, but a drop in the ocean compared to the obesity crisis. What next, will it be illegal to sell food that has more than five per cent fat?"
He is looking for people to come forward and join him in his quest.
"Anyone who can help, especially on the technical side with internet, please get in touch."
To contact David, e-mail info@thegasp.org
http://www.bognor.co.uk/
FAR from being a dirty habit, smoking is a matter of freedom, according to one Littlehampton man.
David Simmons, 48, is campaigning against what he calls the persecution of smokers, and promises to take the battle all the way to Parliament.
"I agree with 80 per cent of the ban, people should not be made to passive smoke. But smokers should not be made to stand outside in the freezing cold and pouring rain. It is ridiculous."
"At the moment, I am gathering support, to see how many people feel as strongly as me.
"Nick Gibb voted for the ban, and if I get enough people with me, and can raise enough money, I will even stand for MP on the issue."
He also believes that the ban infringes Article Three of the Human Rights Act, the prohibition of torture.
The Court of Appeal has ruled that torture is anything that out of due legal process leads to stress and anxiety.
"Nicotine is a legally permissible addictive substance, and its withdrawal leads to stress and anxiety. Can this be described as torture then?"
David spearheaded the installation of smoking shelters at Gatwick airport when he was working there, with a campaign website and protest.
The shelters replaced a white box, painted on the floor for smokers to stand in.
He is now bringing the battle to Arun after moving to Beach Road in November, as is gathering support for his campaign, via the website www.thegasp.org
"I am a great believer in democracy and choice. Thirty-five per cent of the adult population are smokers, and we deserve a voice. If we take those votes away from Mr Gibb, then we can show how we feel about the
ban.
"Licensed premises should have the choice whether to allow smoking or not, and if not, should have to provide enclosed smoking rooms.
"I have worked in places where there were smoking rooms, which cause no harm at all to non-smokers, but now they are illegal. It makes no sense.
"I don't think it should be allowed in offices or work canteens, because the element of choice has been removed."
He added that the sight of Littlehampton's boarded-up pubs was saddening, and that he believed this was caused by the smoking ban.
"In its present form the ban is a hateful, mindless piece of legislation.
"I used to go to my local regularly, for a drink and a smoke, Now I , a
long with many others, stay at home."
Nick Gibb, MP for Littlehampton and Bognor, said he voted for the ban, as he felt it was the main reason why a lot of people did not go to pubs.
"I do think that the employees who work in restaurants and pubs should have to breathe in other people's smoke over an eight hour shift."
David said that anyone who works in licensed premises had the choice not to. He added that the rules were inconsistent.
"Passive smoking, we are told, kills around 1,000 people annually. Every one is a tragedy, but a drop in the ocean compared to the obesity crisis. What next, will it be illegal to sell food that has more than five per cent fat?"
He is looking for people to come forward and join him in his quest.
"Anyone who can help, especially on the technical side with internet, please get in touch."
To contact David, e-mail info@thegasp.org
http://www.bognor.co.uk/
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