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convex   
20 Oct 2010
News / Smoking ban in Polish bars and restaurants (AT LAST!) [400]

They don't even realise the bigger picture of their freedoms being eroded; they've just heard the lame justifications and only consider how the ban will benefit them. Just wait to hear how these same peeps squawk when it is something dear to them that gets regulated away.

I think that is something that is missing in debate today. Instead of yelling at each other, put forth the pros and cons of doing something like implementing a smoking ban. It's fairly simple on the surface, pubs and restaurants will be smoke free. Counter argument is property rights.

The discussion should take a realistic look at the repercussions of those regulations. At that point we can decide on whether it's worth making that trade off.
convex   
20 Oct 2010
News / Smoking ban in Polish bars and restaurants (AT LAST!) [400]

The law as it stands is a indirect subsidy for big pubs and clubs. Or, if you want to put it another way, shooting small business in the leg. The problem with all these nanny regulations is that it increases the barrier for entry to a level which normal people can't afford. This is how you get a nation of chain pubs and clubs. Only the big boys will be able to comply, and they don't mind it because competition is being killed off. Economies of scale kick in, and the cost of compliance is way lower, especially when you take into account all the business that they're gaining.

Regulations distort economies. Easy as that. Soon people will be complaining that all the pubs and clubs look the same. Why don't people take into account the ripple effects?
convex   
20 Oct 2010
News / Should government monitor the net in Poland? [38]

What do you think: privileged status for the net or equal treatment for all media?

You're thinking of "The net" as a medium. You need to be more specific. Do you think that a group of people talking together at a BBQ (this forum) should have minders?

At least in the US, libel and slander laws can be applied towards online content.

Regarding being full of garbage, so is a public library!

It sounds like you're for setting up a police state? That's not meant negatively, but it sounds like you'd like to have everything strictly controlled, like say during Socialism but with a different message. Is that about right?
convex   
20 Oct 2010
News / Why is Poland developing so slowly or in the wrong direction? Who is responsible ? [317]

The Marshall Plan didn't really inject billions into Germany, that's a common misconception (Germany was paying every year for the occupation than was received through the duration of the Marshall Plan). The most important aspects of the Marshall Plan for Germany was the introduction of sound monetary and general economic policy.
convex   
20 Oct 2010
Life / Where to buy some recreational stuff like... bongs for smoking "herbs" in Poland? [20]

I don't know about webshops, but you can find head shops in most major cities. In Wroclaw they usually say something like "Lufki" on the outside of them. You can buy them on allegro as well.

Just remember, "herbs" are illegal, and ignorance won't spare you from punishment.

DXM is illegal here as well (except what's naturally produced in your body :).
convex   
20 Oct 2010
News / Why is Poland developing so slowly or in the wrong direction? Who is responsible ? [317]

Poland can afford it and it can afford to offer a safety net to the poor and old.

But that's one of the problems, Poland can't afford it.

Construction is hard work too. Medicine is stressful.

Varsovian is right on the money. It's not that fair of a system, especially when you have people lobbying to drop the age in certain sectors.

The only reason that the pension system hasn't completely collapsed is because payments are not being increased at the rate of inflation. It's less money that has to be spread around, but a huge burden on workers and employers. Workers because it takes quite a bit of their earnings, and employers because it makes the cost of employing labor quite a bit higher, with all the negative side effects of that.
convex   
19 Oct 2010
News / Smoking ban in Polish bars and restaurants (AT LAST!) [400]

BUT, sorry, it's off topic - nothing to do with Poland.

But it has to do with the smoking ban.

So how about a one man operation, proprietor, but no employees?

Is it legal to smoke in your home office?
convex   
19 Oct 2010
News / 30 to 40 thousand abortions by Polish girls in foreign countries [142]

kill all orphans. What a merciful man you are...

Yea. Or, don't let orphans to happen in the first place.

You're certainly not a good material for my future husband. NEEEXT! ;DDD

No worries, some say I'm selfish but really, I just enjoy being free :)
convex   
19 Oct 2010
News / Smoking ban in Polish bars and restaurants (AT LAST!) [400]

Theoretically I suppose yes, but it's highly unlikely.

It's not that unlikely. Industrial areas need to be cleaned too and often have a huge janitorial staff.

You don't have a choice - you work for the contract company, not the place where you are doing your job.

You always have a choice.
convex   
19 Oct 2010
News / Smoking ban in Polish bars and restaurants (AT LAST!) [400]

The above were just examples - contract caterers/cleaners? They don't have a choice where their work takes them.

So they could theoretically have to clean up at a mechanics garage, or at a coal plant?

People most certainly have a choice in where their work takes them. Seems like that freedom of choice is missing in the equation.

And by the way, I am a smoker

Ha, I quit nearly a week ago. I'm about to climb onto my high horse when I find it.
convex   
19 Oct 2010
News / 30 to 40 thousand abortions by Polish girls in foreign countries [142]

Orphanages cost money and are bad PR, abortions usually pass under the radar, but mess people up psychologically.

Personally, I hate children, so I'm pretty firmly entrenched in the abortion camp. But if I grew a conscious and wanted a kid, I would definately adopt. More people should do so!