Reversal of smoking ban criticised as ‘shameful’ for lacking evidence

Reversal of smoking ban criticised as ‘shameful’ for lacking evidence

New Zealand is repealing the world’s first smoking ban passed under former prime minister Jacinda Arden’s government to pave the way for a smoke-free generation amid backlash from researchers and campaigners over its risk to Indigenous people.

The new coalition government led by prime minister Christopher Luxon confirmed the repeal will happen on Tuesday, delivering on one of the actions of his coalition’s ambitious 100-day plan.

The government repeal will be put before parliament as a matter of urgency, enabling it to scrap the law without seeking public comment, in line with previously announced plans.

      • Semi-Hemi-Demigod@kbin.social
        182·
        2 years ago

        Also, tobacco is a lot harder to grow and process than alcohol. I’ve got everything I need in my house right now to mix up a batch of mead, and I don’t even have any specialized equipment. A quick trip to the hardware store and I’ve got a still. It’s also not like weed where you can have a plant in a closet and get a couple months worth of flower.

      • SatansMaggotyCumFart@lemmy.worldEnglish
        223·
        2 years ago

        My heart goes out to you because alcohol is a cruel mistress.

        But banning a substance never works, if it did we wouldn’t have people addicted to illegal substances.

        • PaleRider@feddit.ukEnglish
          21·
          2 years ago

          I appreciate the sentiment but I hold down a full time job (I absolutely don’t drink on the job. I work heavy machinery) and have a normal (as it gets) family life… I should just drink less.

          • SatansMaggotyCumFart@lemmy.worldEnglish
            32·
            2 years ago

            You’re the second person to talk about cigarettes which I’m pretty sure I haven’t mentioned.

            Am I missing something here?

            I’m not for banning anything besides personal WMDs and carnies.