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Jordan :
Jordanian Government has finally taken the first step towards a new clear-aired Jordan, as a new smoking ban law in public facilities is out. This is a much needed step in a country considered to have one of the highest percentages of smokers, and THE HIGHEST percentage of teen smokers among Arab countries.
The law went into effect on the first of March, 2009. Now that the law is there, we are left with the agony of the implementation in a country where people ignore “No-Smoking” signs, and where it is actually normal to see a man holding a child with one hand, and a cigarette with another.
“No-Smoking” signs as well as loud speakers were used in some of the public places which were declared as smoking-free areas, to announce that the new law went into effect.
It was announced that those found smoking will be given sentences ranging from one week to a month, or will have to pay a fine of 15-20 Jordanian Dinars.
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Fahood
Mar 5 2009
Al-Manamah,
Bahrain
Illegal to smoke???? You are free to smoke, so long as you aren't forcing your second-hand smoke on others.
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(Global Perspectives)
As an ex smoker , I applaud this initiative. Smoking is only cool cause you don't want to admit you can't quit.
(Global Perspectives)
I'm not a smoker. Id never smoke a cigarette because thats my choice, however someone should be able to put what they want into their bodies. Thats THEIR choice. Not the government. Thats a freedom I would fight and die for. That goes for all other substances as well. The government has no business in YOUR business. Its the principle of the entire thing.
(Global Perspectives)
Two old ladies were sitting outside a nursing home, smoking. It started raining, so one lady pulled out a condom, cut off the head and put it around her cigarette, and continued smoking. The next day, the other lady went to the pharmacy and asked for a box of condoms. The pharmacist, a little embarrassed for the little old lady asked what size condom she would like? The little old lady replied with "I don't care as long as it'll fit a Camel!"
(Global Perspectives)
There's no way that the US or Canada would ban smoking. The governments make way too much money from the taxes on cigarettes. Banning smoking would mean higher taxes elsewhere like groceries, gas, income taxes, or property taxes.
(Global Perspectives)
I can respect a nation for taking the logical course of action with a substance that is killing it's citizens instead of merely taxing the crap out of them.
(Global Perspectives)
Sorry everyone, I guess the title was a bit misleading, I found out what I did after it was too late to change it :D
The title should have been ”smoking ban in public facilities”... anyways, I guess I made that clear in the article itself...
The idea here is that smokers are not just killing themselves, but are also killing US ”non-smokers” when they smoke around us in a closed shopping mall or something...what bothers me the most is that they act as if they can’t abstain from smoking until they finish their shopping and leave the mall...
Sorry for the mistake in the title again :)
and thx for your comments everyone...
The title should have been ”smoking ban in public facilities”... anyways, I guess I made that clear in the article itself...
The idea here is that smokers are not just killing themselves, but are also killing US ”non-smokers” when they smoke around us in a closed shopping mall or something...what bothers me the most is that they act as if they can’t abstain from smoking until they finish their shopping and leave the mall...
Sorry for the mistake in the title again :)
and thx for your comments everyone...
(Local Perspectives)
It’s Good,congrats.
(Global Perspectives)
Veeery Goooood actually,, at least now I wouldn’t have to leave a store bcz of too many people smoking inside, making it unbearable to stay for long...
thx 4 d comment yooo :)
thx 4 d comment yooo :)
(Local Perspectives)
Same with me Wa’d.
Its banned in India too but the smokers are occupying the toilets most of the time during journey for smoking and the other travelers are suffering the ”other” way.
Its banned in India too but the smokers are occupying the toilets most of the time during journey for smoking and the other travelers are suffering the ”other” way.
(Global Perspectives)
Hey Vijay, sorry fort he delayed reply, but I dono Y I didn’t get notified by email about this last comment of urs :S weird...
People smoking in toilets huh!!! so they’re only killing those who actually use public toilets, that’s a progress isn’t it, LOL... Joking :S
People smoking in toilets huh!!! so they’re only killing those who actually use public toilets, that’s a progress isn’t it, LOL... Joking :S
(Local Perspectives)
You can ban smoking in the streets and public areas but can u ban it from your own house?
You need awareness before totally banning smoking.
You need awareness before totally banning smoking.
(Global Perspectives)
Hey Mona,
I explained in an earlier comment that I mistakenly wrote the wrong title for the article... Jordan banned smoking in public places only, not smoking as in smoking, they can’t do that.
I am not sure though about education working, cz if u want to smoke, u will smoke... and some educative break on TV will doubtfully change ur mind about it, cz I think we are in time when everyone knows about dangers of smoking, yet numbers of smokers are not changing, if not increasing...
anyways...
Great to see u here M. :)
I explained in an earlier comment that I mistakenly wrote the wrong title for the article... Jordan banned smoking in public places only, not smoking as in smoking, they can’t do that.
I am not sure though about education working, cz if u want to smoke, u will smoke... and some educative break on TV will doubtfully change ur mind about it, cz I think we are in time when everyone knows about dangers of smoking, yet numbers of smokers are not changing, if not increasing...
anyways...
Great to see u here M. :)
(Local Perspectives)
Oh, all Asian countries are going hand in hand and forming a silent coalition it seems. India had this new law in place recently, also Singapore has it and now it is Jordan.
Well, I am surprised that Jordanians are big smokers too! Highest in Arab countries... Cool. If I come to Jordan, I’ll be aware not to smoke in public.
But, then I don’t think smoking kills. As long as one doesn’t start having 10 cigs a day, it’s fine. In my case, I only use mild/light cigs, so they aren’t really harmful. There are more patients of diabetes and blood pressure in the world... Let’s charge extra tax on sweets!!! :-)
Well, I am surprised that Jordanians are big smokers too! Highest in Arab countries... Cool. If I come to Jordan, I’ll be aware not to smoke in public.
But, then I don’t think smoking kills. As long as one doesn’t start having 10 cigs a day, it’s fine. In my case, I only use mild/light cigs, so they aren’t really harmful. There are more patients of diabetes and blood pressure in the world... Let’s charge extra tax on sweets!!! :-)
(Global Perspectives)
Tax on sweets? if that ever happens I’ll leave Jordan.. LOL... I’ll try living in Switzerland or sthg; Great Chocolate, huh!!! :D
To be honest I was glad about the law when it was first out, but I still see people smoking in public disregarding the new law, dono if its just a phase of transition into a non-smoking environment or if we will keep our position as the country with highest percentage of Arab smokers...
Thx for the comment :)
To be honest I was glad about the law when it was first out, but I still see people smoking in public disregarding the new law, dono if its just a phase of transition into a non-smoking environment or if we will keep our position as the country with highest percentage of Arab smokers...
Thx for the comment :)
(Local Perspectives)
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