‘This creeping puritanism can be applied to anything’

Nanny state says John Mallon

‘This creeping puritanism can be applied to anything’

WHEN the topic of smoking arises now, it is usually accompanied by the terms, “ban” and “fine”.

Sure enough, today it is the voice of Senator John Crown demanding a smoking ban in cars with small children present and an on-the-spot fine for anyone caught by the gardaí.

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