Darc19 wrote: » Imagine if this was suggested by the EU? The tabloids would be up in arms. I'd say they are utterly disgusted that just like kippergate, it's a UK idea.
The Alpha wrote: » It will inevitably come to UK. Lets start a countdown how long before it comes to the emerald isle. My guess is 2 - 3 years. We copy the best from the UK.https://www.independent.co.uk/news/health/crisps-sweets-plain-packaging-cigarettes-obesity-crisis-sally-davies-ippr-a8943481.html I think it's a great idea, just like banning flick knives even though 99% of knife crime is performed with kitchen knives. Opinions?
The Alpha wrote: » We copy the best from the UK.
Treasure Sharp Oatmeal wrote: » We? I thought you said you were British?
kneemos wrote: » Surely that's an endorsement of banning flick knives?
Treasure Sharp Oatmeal wrote: » The UK just thinking about it is a) no guarantee it will happen and b) all the more reason for Ireland and the EU to not follow suit. Good luck to them winning export markets with plain packaged chocolate or the additional costs of two packaging types.
The Alpha wrote: » No guarantee just like plain cigarette packaging and minimum alcohol pricing.
Treasure Sharp Oatmeal wrote: » Comparing Apples and Oranges. But take it up with Boris if it concerns you. We'll deal with it, if and when, ourselves. You've enough troubles of your own without dreaming up imaginary ones for us.
dxhound2005 wrote: » 99% of people aged 10–29 don’t carry a knife.
The Alpha wrote: » Because you go to jail if you do but criminals definitely care about the law. Just like most don't own a firearm and in the USA almost everyone does.
The Alpha wrote: » Not an argument. How is it apples and oranges?
dxhound2005 wrote: » Fewer than 30% of private citizens in America own a firearm. But many of those who do, have large arsenals of them, which accounts in part for the high number of weapons.
The Alpha wrote: » False
