tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23948057.post116462761440278228..comments2007-03-22T19:06:15.269-04:00Ben Burdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06372169478978720740ben@eagle.caBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23948057.post-1164742232428824342006-11-28T14:30:00.000-05:002006-11-28T14:30:00.000-05:00On a related note, I think the fascist/P.C. element is alive and well here in Northumberland too.<BR/><BR/>At a recent meeting of the organization I work for, someone (staff, board, who knows who?)felt the need to decorate all the tables with a stern warning that said:<BR/><BR/>"Absolutely No Smoking On XXX Property - Not Even In Your Car.<BR/><BR/>Failure To Observe This Rule Will Result In Future Restriction From Any Other Events Hosted by XXX"<BR/><BR/>How's that for heavy handed, threatening, abusive and bullying behaviour?<BR/><BR/>Last time I looked, smoking was still a perfectly legal activity to pursue - it is purchased legally, taxed legally (and heavily), and quite legal to smoke as long as you're 18 years old or more.<BR/><BR/>I resent being treated like an unworthy criminal by my own employer, and I won't forget this anytime soon.<BR/><BR/>Fascist non smokers: a POX on you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com