23 September 2011

Smoke nazis come for Floriade

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Chief Minister Gallagher has announced progress in her long way against smokers wherever they might hide:

“As part of Floriade’s move to become a smoke-free event, signs have been installed in areas frequented by children, such as Kids Corner and Carnival Corner, requesting that patrons not smoke in this area.

“Smoking is also not permitted in enclosed spaces and at outdoor eating and drinking areas in the ACT. This applies to the marquees and dining areas throughout Floriade including Cafe Valenti and the Butterfly Lounge,” she added.

“This is a great initiative and it is even more encouraging to know that Floriade organisers are working towards making the entire event site smoke-free in the future.

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I am 110% ALL for this!! And agree with just getting rid of smoking in all public places. I can kind of understand peoples points about strong perfume etc…but its not really a valid comparison; Perfume is intended to smell nice and be a pleasant experience.. (Yes I know, you may not always LOVE that particular brand) But it’s nothing like a cigarette.

And have you got in the lift with a smoker, or even 10 minutes after them, it REEKS! It’s the most stomach turning, gag triggering stench. And sitting next to or near them when they leave the office every half hour, to go out and come back trailing in this little waft of putridness. Your foul habit should not be my problem, especially because I make an effort to value and prolong the life of my lungs.

Regularly in an office people are actually required to be quietly approached by HR if their perfume is bothering others in the office, or if your BO is perhaps getting the better of you. Why should this lot be allowed to go around offending my nose, with complete disregard.

I make a point of avoiding walking near smokers, but until you can control the wind, and stop walking to lunch blowing smoke back into the faces of people who are forced to walk behind you….. ‘Sod off’ to put it nicely 😉

Thoroughly Smashed3:08 pm 26 Sep 11

krats said :

What about the following signs as well;
NO FLOWERS

I think you’re on to something

krats said :

What about the following signs as well;

NO DRUGS
NO STEALING
NO PORN
NO WEAPONS
NO ALCOHOL
NO FLOWERS

But Please Feel Free to Enjoy Yourself!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Coda said :

I dont see the problem. Asking people to not smoke in the “Kids Corner” seems reasonable.

And if the Kids would just stay in the Kids’ Korner then that would be good too. Corral the smokers, corral the kids, and what about people wearing too much perfume while we’re at it? Oh, and anyone using their mobile loudly will be squirted by loud-voice-sensing sprinklers.

Floriade would be bearable if they implemented these.

It’s an outdoor area, why not just… allow smoking…

addicus said :

Why not have a smoking section? Have it away from everyone. Fence it off, if people are needed to be sectioned away so badly. Have a area you are ”allowed” to smoke in. This allows for non-smokers to avoid that area totally, or can have a point and fake cough as they walk past if they feel they need to.

You are completely missing the point: that won’t save the smokers’ souls from hell!

Why not have a smoking section? Have it away from everyone. Fence it off, if people are needed to be sectioned away so badly. Have a area you are ”allowed” to smoke in. This allows for non-smokers to avoid that area totally, or can have a point and fake cough as they walk past if they feel they need to.

“Fantastic news! People who smoke are too stupid to understand their actions so we must take every opportunity to alienate them until they conform.”

Yeah, smokers should be put in government run re-education camps and not allowed back into society until they are cured of their filthy addiction.

Governments should get the police to enforce bans on smoking and anyone caught smoking should be charged and then found guilty.

The sooner it happens the better for the world.

The amount of revenue the government makes from tobacco might actually make them not consider that idea. But sure, tax the sales of it, then fine the person using it, perfect system, ah it’s here already! Yeah get Police to use our taxpayers money chasing people around who dare to pay the government tax for their smokes, smart idea. These re-education camps you mention will probably need to be funded with tax revenue from tobacco sales ironically.

Good idea, keeps the costs of cleaning Floriade down. Anywhere where smokers are allowed they will soil the place with their butts and packets. Anyone who has so little self care as to poison themselves with tobacco, will not care what he spoils for other people. Smokers are filthy, they do not care if they make Floraide filthy.

Jordo said :

Simple, ban smoking, kill thousands of birds with one stone.

Great idea. It worked so well with prohibition in the US and it works so well with other drugs everywhere!

Simple, ban smoking, kill thousands of birds with one stone.

Watson said :

whitelaughter said :

I-filed said :

So, where’s the problem with discouraging the ‘underclass’ from destroying their health and finances?

Hell yeah! It’s called tough love. We should also ban poor people from fast food outlets and limit their home entertainment purchases so they are forced to get some exercise and fresh air. Not to mention the money they can then save that they can then spend on educational activities and healthy food.

However, if the main problem is smell, I would rather see strong perfumes banned first. I have to hold my breath in the lift almost daily.

Try using the stairs instead of the lift …. Simple!

whitelaughter said :

I-filed said :

So, where’s the problem with discouraging the ‘underclass’ from destroying their health and finances?

Hell yeah! It’s called tough love. We should also ban poor people from fast food outlets and limit their home entertainment purchases so they are forced to get some exercise and fresh air. Not to mention the money they can then save that they can then spend on educational activities and healthy food.

However, if the main problem is smell, I would rather see strong perfumes banned first. I have to hold my breath in the lift almost daily.

Good to see. The sooner they ban smoking in public places the better.

whitelaughter4:55 pm 24 Sep 11

I-filed said :

There’s a risk of an element of classism here folks – in general, it’s middle-class people who don’t smoke. The underclass and the bohemians smoke.

So, where’s the problem with discouraging the ‘underclass’ from destroying their health and finances?

Or for that matter, in making bohemians miserable?

IIRC about 20% of Canberran smoke – if only half the non-smokers hate the smell, then for every smoker there are 2 people who hate it.

I wonder if Katie can make the Summernats Burnout pad ‘smoke free’ ?

Yes and they should ban coffee too. The aroma just distracts us from the floral perfume.

Here! Here!
10 years ago if you were told smoking would be banned in clubs etc-you would have not believed it.So let us start a group to eliminate Coffee in public places.MINORITY GROUPS RULE!!

P.S Look what has happened to Christmas and the like.who would have thunk it.

thy_dungeonman said :

Isn’t smoking outdoors in the lovely spring air (especially surrounded by flowers at Floriade) a bit like drinking goon at a winery. People come for the smell of flowers, not cigarettes.

Yes and they should ban coffee too. The aroma just distracts us from the floral perfume.

anonymoose said :

Fantastic news! People who smoke are too stupid to understand their actions so we must take every opportunity to alienate them until they conform.

That’s a bit rough! Sounds a bit like you would like to Taser them ‘for their own good’ every time they light up. Unless you’re being sarcastic, of course, and I’m being stupid. (And I don’t even smoke. Might as well take it up.)

What about the following signs as well;

NO DRUGS
NO STEALING
NO PORN
NO WEAPONS
NO ALCOHOL
NO FLOWERS

thy_dungeonman10:48 am 24 Sep 11

Isn’t smoking outdoors in the lovely spring air (especially surrounded by flowers at Floriade) a bit like drinking goon at a winery. People come for the smell of flowers, not cigarettes.

Katie had her whining tone on this morning on radio – she wants all of Floriade to be smoke-free at all times. There’s a risk of an element of classism here folks – in general, it’s middle-class people who don’t smoke. The underclass and the bohemians smoke. I don’t smoke, but I don’t mind people smoking near me if it’s out of doors and I’m not eating.

anonymoose said :

Fantastic news! People who smoke are too stupid to understand their actions so we must take every opportunity to alienate them until they conform.

You WILL be assimilated resistance is futile.

No smoke for you!

Well, somebody had to say it

nanzan said :

About time too.

Let’s hope this initiative extends to the staff operating the Ferris Wheel this year…in past years (such as last year) they puffed away on ciggies as they helped people in and out of the gondolas…bless them.

Taking away a carny’s right to smoke would cause nothing but mayhem.

thatsnotme said :

Kids Corner and Carnival Corner go smoke free, and we’re talking about the smoke nazis? Please…

+1

Kids Corner and Carnival Corner go smoke free, and we’re talking about the smoke nazis? Please…

Watson said :

I assumed it was already a smoke-free event.

me too.

anonymoose said :

Fantastic news! People who smoke are too stupid to understand their actions so we must take every opportunity to alienate them until they conform.

lol!

I assumed it was already a smoke-free event.

MissChief said :

As I look out my window at the lingering blue haze from last week’s fire in Mitchell, I can’t help but laugh at how ironic this is.

Most cigs just smoulder. The Mitchel fire would have been like an incinerator, pretty much splitting everything to the base components.

Plus Mitchel only really effected the north side, us who live down south still have our health to protect!

As I look out my window at the lingering blue haze from last week’s fire in Mitchell, I can’t help but laugh at how ironic this is.

I dont see the problem. Asking people to not smoke in the “Kids Corner” seems reasonable.

Hurry for Chief Minister Gallagher, can’t wait till all public places are smoke free!

I know I might be pounced on immediately here but….good. Nothing like fresh air.

Fantastic news! People who smoke are too stupid to understand their actions so we must take every opportunity to alienate them until they conform.

About time too.

Let’s hope this initiative extends to the staff operating the Ferris Wheel this year…in past years (such as last year) they puffed away on ciggies as they helped people in and out of the gondolas…bless them.

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