Jump to full article: Examiner.com (National), 2010-09-01
Author: Barry O'Regan * Vancouver Social Policy Examiner
Intro: Today,yet another mandate by the city fathers has come into effect, as of September 1st, 2010 no-smoking ban comes into effect in all Vancouver city parks, beaches, playgrounds and yes, golf courses. Fines for a first offence will up to $250.00 and increases of up to $2,000.00 for a subsequent offence.
While the city states environmental, health and fire concerns, many feel it is just another health enacted law in which fire concerns take a back seat as Vancouver city hall has slashed $4 million dollars from the Vancouver fire department budget for 2011.
Nothing is more disgusting than finding cigarette butts on a pristine beach, but most area golf courses have ashtrays at the tee as golfers are more likely a courteous lot. . . .
Funny this marijuana second hand health issue outside a No-Smoking Vancouver public building escaped the attention of Sheriff Gregor and his Law making Nancy Boys.
One wonders if 5,000 cigarette smokers congregated in protest in front of the Vancouver library would be offered the same courtesy?
Rules for some and not for others. The Golf Police, coming to a Green near you!
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