tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933443.post116776566281723384..comments2023-10-24T08:42:29.472+01:00Comments on The Big Blog: I'm a joker, I'm a smokerademhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00370168900902377016noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933443.post-1167850872910383772007-01-03T19:01:00.000+00:002007-01-03T19:01:00.000+00:00Here in the States the legal age is 21 and is stri...Here in the States the legal age is 21 and is strictly enforced. Hefty penalties occur for those caught in violation. The police will even set up sting operations to catch those who they believe are selling cigarettes illegally, just as they would for those who sell alcohol to minors.<BR/><BR/>But as you say, kids can still get others to buy their smokes for them.<BR/><BR/>As for those 16/17 year olds, they won't be "grandfathered" in? When our drinking age turned from 18 to 21, those 18-20 who had been legally able to drink up until then were still legally allowed to drink. It was those who had not yet turned 18 who weren't allowed.<BR/><BR/>You mentioned that alcohol, sweets, etc. could be made illegal if your strict smoking standards were enforced. This made me think of a battle brewing in NYC, where the mayor is trying to make cooking with trans fats illegal. Some restaurants are already complying though it isn't a law yet. But it's highly controversial and many are fighting against it. It will be interesting to see how it plays out.Aravishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07766002202567429153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933443.post-1167846649781494822007-01-03T17:50:00.000+00:002007-01-03T17:50:00.000+00:00Not sure it will be illegal for under 18s to smoke...Not sure it will be illegal for under 18s to smoke, only to buy ciggies. So they'll just get older friends to go and buy them, same as with booze now.<BR/><BR/>I'm old enough to remember Nick O'Teen, who used to feature in the public service ads that were supposed to put us kids off. I just thought he was cool. And as for 'Just say no' to drugs...<BR/><BR/>I suppose I'm quite a perverse and contrary type, come to think of it! Anyway, must dash or I'll miss my chemo.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933443.post-1167844190939533042007-01-03T17:09:00.000+00:002007-01-03T17:09:00.000+00:00Stef- I don't knowwho the girl is.. I just googled...Stef- I don't knowwho the girl is.. I just googled it.<BR/><BR/>Pynchon - I don't know what difference it'll make... but I'll still feel better on my moral highground!ademhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00370168900902377016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933443.post-1167838886352038872007-01-03T15:41:00.000+00:002007-01-03T15:41:00.000+00:00I cannot believe that it is going to make any diff...I cannot believe that it is going to make any difference at all.<BR/><BR/>I agree with Stef about the 16/17 year olds who smoke. That is a good point.Pynchonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09527602854222800619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933443.post-1167809011979801872007-01-03T07:23:00.000+00:002007-01-03T07:23:00.000+00:00Even as someone who indulges occasionally, I agree...Even as someone who indulges occasionally, I agree smoking is a vile habit.<BR/><BR/>Interesting point about the 16 and 17 year olds that smoke now... Bummer!<BR/><BR/>Who's the woman in the pic, she looks familiar and not entirely unattractive :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com