Blitz - smoking

A pub landlady pleaded guilty to failing to prevent smoking in a smoke free premises. She was fined £8O + an extra £165 costs
Did she deserve it ?? What do you think?

Chris Carter claims the police could arrive at his door at any moment to arrest him and take him away to serve up to 47 days in a Northern Ireland  prison. This is all because he has not paid the £1,250 fine for lighting up illegally in Bangor’s town hall.

People are complaining about how cigarette packets are too glitzy and fancy.
They think that, if they were plain with just the brand name and a health warning, they wouldn’t be as attractive to young people.
Do you think that young people are less likely to buy ciggies if they were in a plain packet rather than a colourful one?
 

Do you think seeing your fave celeb smoking encourages some young people to start smoking??

Manchester City striker Balotelli has been told by Roberto Mancini to quit smoking and focus on the game.
Research shows that smoking effects sports performance. A footballer may not able to play the whole 90 minutes of football if he smokes.