Child Smokers In Society

The growing fear of children using cigarette machines could be addressed this year as talks are in place to ban the vending machines altogether. In the UK alone approx 50,000 children are thought to be using the machines to obtain the cigarettes. The ban has been petitioned by The British Heart Foundation to bring in the new legislation. The proposed ban may be received well especially after the recent ban of smoking in public places. Although there is no evidence that the ban would reduce the amount of child smokers.

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Some governments have launched campaigns to educate the parents of teenage drinkers by teaching them safe drinking habits. In the form of a written guide the campaigns will educate and encourage responsible drinking limits to hopefully reduce the amount of teenagers drinking in public.

Skepticism

Some government ministers remain skeptical but will consult with other officials to educate and inform parents on safe drinking limits and at what age. The skepticism is not without reason, there is little evidence of it solving the problem and to some its all ‘too little too late’ as thousands of drunken teenagers stagger the streets after binge drinking sessions.

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Police are put under more strain as the public drinking saga continues. A recent ban on public drinking on the London Underground saw a huge ‘last night party’ which resulted in arrests and closed stations. Although there were only minor incidents, some 4000 revellers were set to enjoy their last night of freedom with plenty of alcohol in tow.

The London Underground Party

A message set up on social networking site Facebook, invited the masses to attend a party at Liverpool Street Station at 9pm and drink on the Circle line until either the tube closes or the police move them on. This not only puts a strain on police resources but affects people’s use of public transport meaning they can’t enjoy themselves in fear of drunken gangs running riot. The police and officials believe it was the best policy to ban public drinking on the underground especially after a recent clash between drinking football fans and the police.

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