Plain packaging for cigarettes? What a non-sensical idea. As a long-time former smoker I know smokers buy the weed because they like smoking and are addicted to this feeling of enjoyment. I am sure most smokers don't purchase cigarettes because of the packets they're in, but of what is inside; and the cost of each packet.

There are more positive actions which can be taken to discourage smoking of tobacco; many which are already been in place, to the credit of those organisations responsible.
Aren't we all tempted to, and do, buy plain-packed items in our supermarket.

Barry H Walker, Mount Maunganui.