As some of you know. I’m a smoker.
Shortly there is going to be a parliamentary meeting to discuss whether plain packaging of tobacco products should be introduced.
Both sides of the argument have been mustering support for their relevant viewpoints before the closing day for submissions. Tomorrow.
Yesterday the “Tobacco Control Industry” had only managed to garner 75,000 replies in support, whereas the “Hands of our packs” had managed to collect at least 235,000. However the plain packs puritans are not known for the British sense of fair play and have resorted to grubby underhand tactics.
Having seen that their efforts were failing they’ve now resorted to using a Brazilian origin web site to try and reinforce their oppressive message.
You can read more of the story here.
And before any Anti-smokers think about nipping over there to sign the petition, I suggest you think long and hard before you do.
Do you like a drink or two, or maybe you like your food a little too much?
Let me tell you. There are other single issue groups that are looking to see how this tobacco control template pans out. Don’t be surprised if your favourite tipple or gastronomic delight is sold to you with a plain label,covered in health warnings and graphic pictures of diseased livers and high blood pressure warnings.
You have been warned. Soon you will be living in a grey world where all the fun has been removed by the state.
