foxforcefive Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 There was a debate on the radio this morning about banning spitting on the street, I'm interested to know how it'll be enforced but what do you think? I personally think spitting is disgusting and up until a week ago I would have been all for a ban, however there was a scenario last week when I either had to spit or I think I would have been sick, I chose to spit, hypocrite that I am Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteMorris Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 There was a debate on the radio this morning about banning spitting on the street, I'm interested to know how it'll be enforced but what do you think? I personally think spitting is disgusting and up until a week ago I would have been all for a ban, however there was a scenario last week when I either had to spit or I think I would have been sick, I chose to spit, hypocrite that I am YUK. I think it's gross. I seem to remember starting a thread about it a few weeks ago. Some people do it habitually. Its horrible. But I have to say it's the people that "have come to stay" (Unpacking their trunk) in the street by blowing one nostril at a time that really gross me out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxforcefive Posted July 10, 2012 Author Share Posted July 10, 2012 YUK. I think it's gross. I seem to remember starting a thread about it a few weeks ago. Some people do it habitually. Its horrible. But I have to say it's the people that "have come to stay" (Unpacking their trunk) in the street by blowing one nostril at a time that really gross me out! There was an old man who lives across the street from us and he used to stand at the bottom of his passage clearing his nostrils into the street. It never occurred to me how disgusting it was until he did it in the snow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent Orange Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 There was a debate on the radio this morning about banning spitting on the street, I'm interested to know how it'll be enforced but what do you think? I personally think spitting is disgusting and up until a week ago I would have been all for a ban, however there was a scenario last week when I either had to spit or I think I would have been sick, I chose to spit, hypocrite that I am You should be beaten with a stick, young woman. Terrible!! BTW... if you hadn't already guessed, I dislike spitting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxforcefive Posted July 10, 2012 Author Share Posted July 10, 2012 You should be beaten with a stick, young woman. Terrible!! BTW... if you hadn't already guessed, I dislike spitting It was terrible, I've felt like it before (whilst out running) but have managed not to but last week I genuinely thought I'd be sick if I didn't spit, hence. P.S. I was off the beaten track, not on the high street and no-one saw me so it doesn't even count. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister M Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 Spitting is vile, and I would be delighted if fines were put in place for anyone caught doing it in a public place. It is anti social and extremely unpleasant to see. I believe many councils fine people for throwing cigarette butts on the floor, so this would be no different. In fact, if the council did put in a fine penalty they ought to come to my workplace, & they'd make a fortune. I work with young people & I'm sick of telling them that spitting is disgusting & not to do it. Footballers seem to delight in emptying their nostrils all over the pitch - the dirty barstewards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent Orange Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 It was terrible, I've felt like it before (whilst out running) but have managed not to but last week I genuinely thought I'd be sick if I didn't spit, hence. P.S. I was off the beaten track, not on the high street and no-one saw me so it doesn't even count. Ah, that's another matter. As a runner, those pesky flies love nothing better then to get to the back of your throat. You are right, there is no other option than to spit. I blame the flies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metalman Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 Last week I had an occasion where I'd just hoicked up a gobful of phlegm and had to go to the nearest drain and gob it down there, so you've got to make some allowances for people with coughs. Spitting it onto the pavement isn't on though really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lounge Jay Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 Ah, that's another matter. As a runner, those pesky flies love nothing better then to get to the back of your throat. You are right, there is no other option than to spit. I blame the flies. I foresee people getting caught spitting and then trying it on saying that a fly flew into their mouth; a police officer or some sort of council enforfment officer would then have to use his or her judgement as to whether the spit was justified and weather the person did everything possible to be discreet about it or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SportsTrophy Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 As a bye law I can't see this as enforceable and a ridiculous waste of time and money. Everyone should be educated about the effects of spitting at school with posters in public places and leave it at that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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