Petition against compulsory cessation of smoking for patients confined involuntarily in psychiatric wards and services in Victoria

We believe that total bans on smoking in psychiatric wards and rehabilitation units, (even in a supervised area which is safe and free from secondary passive smoke inhalation) are unjust, discriminato... continue reading »

150 signatures Goal: 1,000
All Signatures (150 total)
76.
Jacinta Shepherd 18 April 2014

"people have a right to smoke. it is legal. hospitals enforcing their beliefs is wrong (Optional) Are you a smoker currently No (Optional) Are you a consumer, mentaL health worker, carer, member of the public mental health worker"

77.
Martin W 3 April 2014

"I support this petition"

78.
Sherie S 31 March 2014

"How many human rights can you take from a person, especially those who are doing it so tough and have to play by so many rules just to be recognized? This is just plain ridiculous."

79.
Natalie L 28 March 2014

"I support this petition"

80.
Simone J 12 March 2014

"I support this petition"

81.
Jeremy S 5 March 2014

"I support this petition"

82.
Jay C 31 January 2014

"I rage against smokers daily, but even i agree with this petition. (Optional) Are you a smoker currently No (Optional) Are you a consumer, mentaL health worker, carer, member of the public В"

83.
Helen Christinag 28 January 2014

"I support this petition"

84.
Kaye S 20 January 2014

"I support this petition"

85.
Fiona R 17 January 2014

"unnecessary, petty and cruel (Optional) Are you a smoker currently No (Optional) Are you a consumer, mentaL health worker, carer, member of the public Caregiver"

86.
Michelle Annef 31 December 2013

"Motivation to cease any habit, must come from within the person, not a external force. You can measure quality of life by amount of choices you have. This is the removal of choice. Against Victorian Charter of Human rights. (Optional) Are you a smoker cu"

87.
Ryan L 29 December 2013

"В (Optional) Are you a smoker currently No (Optional) Are you a consumer, mentaL health worker, carer, member of the public no"

88.
Mike H 10 December 2013

"I entirely agree with the philosophy and intent of this petition. (Optional) Are you a smoker currently No (Optional) Are you a consumer, mentaL health worker, carer, member of the public I am a volunteer with the Community Visitor Program under the auspi"

89.
Larissa M 28 November 2013

"having been a smoker, i know that being under stress, ill, or losing ones identity in the hospital system, is not conducive to stopping smoking. this ban takes away even more of our dignity and right to choose the life we want to lead. (Optional) Are you "

90.
Robyn L 13 November 2013

"I support this petition"

91.
Peter T 9 November 2013

"Let them have their rights to smoke. (Optional) Are you a smoker currently No (Optional) Are you a consumer, mentaL health worker, carer, member of the public Public"

92.
Trudy S 6 November 2013

"We have rights! (Optional) Are you a smoker currently No (Optional) Are you a consumer, mentaL health worker, carer, member of the public Consumer"

93.
Myroslawa B 21 October 2013

"I support this petition"

94.
Peggy Leas 17 October 2013

"I support this petition"

95.
Tara M 14 October 2013

"I support this petition"

96.
Meng N 3 October 2013

"Smoking is an addiction which is unhealthy and costly to both the smoker and the public. Nonethless, it is legal. Individuals who are hospitalised involuntarily are not in a good position to forgo their dependency. Banning smoking will add to their misery"

97.
Johnny M 25 September 2013

"I support this petition"

98.
Kelly I 16 September 2013

"I support this petition"

99.
Leigh D 29 August 2013

"I support this petition"

100.
Thea B 3 August 2013

"What are they thinking!! (Optional) Are you a smoker currently No (Optional) Are you a consumer, mentaL health worker, carer, member of the public Carer"

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