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