All Commentary
Wednesday, February 15, 2006

Parliament Outlaws Smoking in “Public” Places


“After a tortured debate, Parliament voted overwhelmingly on Tuesday for a total ban on smoking in indoor public places in England — a move that seemed certain to end the time-hallowed traditions of the smoky British pub, where a pint of ale and a cigarette once defined the downtime of generations.” (New York Times, Wednesday)

Blimey!

FEE Timely Classic
“Why the War on Smoking Will Fail” by Steven Yates