Dutch state steps up fight against illegal smoking in bars

November 18th, 2008

The Dutch health ministry announced plans Tuesday to impose tougher fines and heavier punishments on restaurants and pubs that continue infringing a new smoking ban.

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leave these people alone - glad to see the Dutch have some cajones - in Amerika - the eunuchs take this crap like there is a contest to see how many civil rites they can loose while still concealing Uzis.
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