Will gruesome picture warnings stop people smoking?

Will gruesome picture warnings stop people smoking?

From the end of 2009, cigarette packets sold in the UK will carry graphic picture warnings depicting the effects of smoking. Images will show damaged lungs and rotten teeth.

While scientists predict that the new warnings will result in up to 10,000 people quitting, pro-smoking campaigners say the move ‘victimises’ smokers.

Do you think the new warnings will help people to quit, or will people simply get used to them? Should the Government impose this sort of legislation, or is this a case of the nanny state? Have your say.

 

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  1.  
    andrew from scotland says:
    Apr 16, 14:57

    not a chance there last plan with the smoking kills and other such lovely logos dont mean anything now .you can even buy smoking rules stickers to go over them

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    Will gruesome picture warnings stop people from smoking?
    No
  2.  
    David from Brighton says:
    Mar 28, 18:25

    foo

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    Will gruesome picture warnings stop people from smoking?
    Yes
  3.  
    Gavin from wolverhampton says:
    Mar 25, 17:37

    to be honest, when i see one of those smoking harms adverts or quit smoking adverts it just reminds me that i want a cigerette! they dont work at all although the government havnt a clue how to reach the public through the media anyway!! useless government!

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    Will gruesome picture warnings stop people from smoking?
    No
  4.  
    Sue from Swansea says:
    Mar 25, 11:44

    I was that easy! Well it's not.

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    Will gruesome picture warnings stop people from smoking?
    No
  5.  
    odd from ity says:
    Mar 24, 02:42

    has it stopped wars?

    Din't think so

    Why on EARTH do they think it will stop smoking

    Why are they paid to be nicompoops?

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    Will gruesome picture warnings stop people from smoking?
    No

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