A draft law in the UK to create a "smoke-free generation" by banning smoking for anybody born after 2008 has cleared both houses of parliament. Only the king's signature remains for it to become law.
    • cadekat@pawb.socialEnglish
      161·
      2 days ago

      If I were to guess, it’s because a blanket ban would turn the people who actually go out and vote against you.

      • tomenzgg@midwest.socialEnglish
        10·
        2 days ago

        I’d’ve assumed the addiction factor. Forcing an addict to quit could cause stress that won’t be present for those who haven’t started, yet.

        But literally just a guess, on my part.

    • FiskFisk33@startrek.websiteEnglish
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      1 day ago

      Because people don’t like to be told what to do. Why create a black market when there is already a steep and steady decline?