Via Ed West:
Martin Dockrell, director of policy at the anti-smoking group ASH and one of the report’s authors, admitted the ban on smoking in all cars would be an injustice to those who never carry children as passengers.
But he said: “That injustice is completely outweighed by the current injustice of the harm that’s done to kids.”
So. I don’t have kids. I don’t like kids and I don’t have anything to do with kids. I have a convertible, and every time I lower the roof, I have to put up with a face full of diesel fumes from buses, taxis, lorries, penny-pinching pikeys etc.
Yet you’re telling me that I can’t smoke in my car? And that the greater good is somehow served by this?
Remembering that Gordon Brown’s car taxation scheme has shoved motorists violently towards diesel engines, let’s look at diesel for a moment.
Small particles found in diesel exhaust fumes can penetrate into the lungs of children, research indicates.
The study is the first offering what is said to be conclusive evidence that particles from diesel exhaust reach, and are taken up by, cells that reside on the deepest part of the lung.
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The government has estimated that there are 24,000 deaths of adults a year, which can be attributed to the inhalation of PM10.
Dr Grigg said: “This research, which shows particles in cells that are known to cause lung injury, supports epidemiological studies which demonstrate an adverse effect of particles on the respiratory health of children.
“PM10 are one of the most damaging pollutants and can penetrate far into the lungs – causing inflammation, coughing, respiratory symptoms and even permanent damage.
“This biological evidence is very important in furthering our understanding of air pollution and its effects.”
So, back to my main point, which is this:
Fuck you in the eye socket with a tiger’s cock, Martin Dockrell, you swivel-eyed sanctimonious control freak.
That’s better.
AJ
UPDATE: Some form on Mr Shitface.
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