11 Oct 06
Research has identified the region of England with the highest percentage of smokers - 53% are smokers.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/humber/6039414.stm
Coincidentally (?) it is also one of the poorest and "deprived" areas.
It has been pointed out that a 20- a day habit costs £1,600 to £1,800 a year!!
Now, to me this doesn't sound very smart - this is a huge proportion of your income if you are low paid (or not paid).
So, this begs the questions - do these people smoke because they are stupid, are they poor because they are stupid, are they stupid because they are poor, are they poor and stupid because they smoke?
Seems crazy to me.
11 Oct 06
Originally posted by VargAll of the above....
Research has identified the region of England with the highest percentage of smokers - 53% are smokers.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/humber/6039414.stm
Coincidentally (?) it is also one of the poorest and "deprived" areas.
It has been pointed out that a 20- a day habit costs £1,600 to £1,800 a year!!
Now, to me this doesn't sound very smart - this is ...[text shortened]... pid because they are poor, are they poor and stupid because they smoke?
Seems crazy to me.
11 Oct 06
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Originally posted by XanthosNZBeing poor is not a crime; however, it also is NOT an excuse to commit crime. My folks grew up during the depression, and threy turned out just fine. Lock up all violent criminals for life or place them on a remote Island and let them govern themselves. Drop pedophiles/child murderers from 10,000 ft. w/o a parachute, chop off all rapist's hands and penises, petty thieves are relegated to the chain-gang, cleaning up the streets and roadways....second offenders are sent to prison for life.....no pussy-footing here like the do in NZ, if I was in charge...agree, boarman? 😉
Why not just deport the poor people? They are the ones who commit all the crimes and use up the tax dollars anyway.
11 Oct 06
Originally posted by VargPeople who are poor, tend to have a negative outlook on thier future. They do not see themselves getting wealthier and do not see a bright future for themselves. They therefore care a lot less about saving for the future and thier own health. Poor people are more likely to engage in smoking, excessive drinking and unprotected sex.
Research has identified the region of England with the highest percentage of smokers - 53% are smokers.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/humber/6039414.stm
Coincidentally (?) it is also one of the poorest and "deprived" areas.
It has been pointed out that a 20- a day habit costs £1,600 to £1,800 a year!!
Now, to me this doesn't sound very smart - this is ...[text shortened]... pid because they are poor, are they poor and stupid because they smoke?
Seems crazy to me.
Poor people are also usually less educated and are less able to understand the consequeses of such actions.
I know these are generalizations and not true for every single poor person.
11 Oct 06
Originally posted by chancremechanicYeah you have a good way of punishment ,but certainly a bullet would be cheaper in some instances ,like murderers ,rapists ,paedophiles.A little bit harsh for second offenders but they should no better ,all depends on their crime though .
Being poor is not a crime; however, it also is NOT an excuse to commit crime. My folks grew up during the depression, and threy turned out just fine. Lock up all violent criminals for life or place them on a remote Island and let them govern themselves. Drop pedophiles/child murderers from 10,000 ft. w/o a parachute, chop off all rapist's hands an ...[text shortened]... n for life.....no pussy-footing here like the do in NZ, if I was in charge...agree, boarman? 😉
With punishment like this society would at least start to conform ,Well said Chancre (i wont be making a habit of saying that LOL) 😀😉
11 Oct 06
Originally posted by twhiteheadUnprotected sex ,i'll take any at the moment ,as long as they are female LOL.
People who are poor, tend to have a negative outlook on thier future. They do not see themselves getting wealthier and do not see a bright future for themselves. They therefore care a lot less about saving for the future and thier own health. Poor people are more likely to engage in smoking, excessive drinking and unprotected sex.
Poor people are also us ...[text shortened]... es of such actions.
I know these are generalizations and not true for every single poor person.
11 Oct 06
Originally posted by chancremechanicAnd the difference between these policies and the people who suck are???
Lock up all violent criminals for life or place them on a remote Island and let them govern themselves. Drop pedophiles/child murderers from 10,000 ft. w/o a parachute, chop off all rapist's hands and penises, petty thieves are relegated to the chain-gang, cleaning up the streets and roadways....second offenders are sent to prison for life...
11 Oct 06
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Originally posted by VargThe Poor are overall less health-conscious than those who are well-off. I suppose health is not the main preoccupation of those who live on the bread line. Although you could have a healthy diet on a budget (I was a student, once!), they seem to prefer a diet of fast food and pre-packed and tinned stuff.
Research has identified the region of England with the highest percentage of smokers - 53% are smokers.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/humber/6039414.stm
Coincidentally (?) it is also one of the poorest and "deprived" areas.
It has been pointed out that a 20- a day habit costs £1,600 to £1,800 a year!!
Now, to me this doesn't sound very smart - this is ...[text shortened]... pid because they are poor, are they poor and stupid because they smoke?
Seems crazy to me.
I've noticed that the ladies from the lower-class, as well as enjoying the odd ciggie, also have a penchant for gold jewellery and tattoos, these are expensive, no? 🙄
11 Oct 06
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Originally posted by FrenchQueenWell it's usually cheap gold jewellery but yes.
The Poor are overall less health-conscious than those who are well-off. I suppose health is not the main preoccupation of those who live on the bread line. Although you could have a healthy diet on a budget (I was a student, once!), they seem to prefer a diet of fast food and pre-packed and tinned stuff.
I've noticed that the ladies from the lower-clas ...[text shortened]... he odd ciggie, also have a penchant for gold jewellery and tattoos, these are expensive, no? 🙄
These people might be on a budget, but I would have thought these people would be on a slightly better budget if they saved nearly £2000pa by not smoking.
Similarly, most of the houses on my street (a mix of council housing and ex-council housing) have satellite dishes - SKY costs £400+ per year if you take the sports packages. Something I cannot justify purchasing for myself.
Priorities, people!!
11 Oct 06
Originally posted by VargThe poor smoke cigerates the rich smoke dope the stupid take pills most of us have a vice at one time or another its hard to kick the habbit i just quit smokeing its not easy .
Research has identified the region of England with the highest percentage of smokers - 53% are smokers.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/humber/6039414.stm
Coincidentally (?) it is also one of the poorest and "deprived" areas.
It has been pointed out that a 20- a day habit costs £1,600 to £1,800 a year!!
Now, to me this doesn't sound very smart - this is ...[text shortened]... pid because they are poor, are they poor and stupid because they smoke?
Seems crazy to me.
What do you wast your money on.