Teenager wants to ban ecigs before they become a "trend"

[BradSmith]

From the article and I think it says a ton about what is going on.

"Children are being helped in the combat by a tobacco Program Manager at Breathe New Hampshire Marie Mulroy".

It seems to me that this isn't something the kids came up with but are in fact being encouraged to take part in. Probably after a little "education" by Marie Mulroy.


First of all kids are going to smoke if they want to. In fact making it illegal probably will make it more attractive for some kids. Also, I'm sure that there are already millions of kids who actually could use the e-cig to get over using regular cigs.

I'm not for handing anyone an e-cig who isn't already addicted to nic. There are acceptions like those who are using nic for medical reasons. If people who have never smoked decide they want to, then again I would suggest the e-cig as a better alternative.


Sounds like a busybody with a cause and limited knowledge trying to stir things up based on emotion rather than information.

[sherid]

My guess is those kids are "volunteers" for Tobacco Free Kids. It is frightening to think how much control those groups have over the kids who work for them. I saw this video some time ago and found it chilling. Take a look at the almost religious zealotry at this meeting.
YouTube - Smoke-Free Air Now
It's really not much of a stretch to see the similarities between these two rallies.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLRLw5Ve3qM

[JerryRM]

Kids can be easily manipulated by fanatics. Give them a day out of school and a party atmosphere and they will follow you anywhere.

That's why Hitler replaced the Boy Scouts with the Hitler Youth in the 1930s.

[Kate51]

The teens involved in anti-drug programs, urged the House to pass a bill regarding banning e-cigarette for the minors by implementing new laws similar to the ban that has been imposed on tobacco. According to the law, selling and buying of tobacco is illegal for minors. And violation of this law is subjected to $100 fine and 20 hours of community service, if the violation is intense, accuse may face both.

Does that mean they're druggies or new political minds being formed. No matter, same thing!

[ManicPanic]

Teenagers are just crazy if you ask me.... They are very easily manipulated.

[Thyestean]

Ignorance is not always bliss.

Unfortunately it is for those who are ignorant. For the rest of us it is just a headache.

I am all for not allowing them to be bought by kids, obviously. And the whole "Flavors appeal to children" argument is a crock.

[Knapweed]

Banning ......... worked a treat..

[lonercom]

Why haven't they already banned or placed age restrictions on:

Modeling -Modeling glue has been notorious since I was a kid.
Spray Paint
Gasoline
Liquid Paper

If a kid wants a quick buzz, these will do it.

Kids that want to look cool can still buy laser pointers.

New question: How did the new Alice in Wonderland get a PG Rating? The caterpillar was sucking on his hookah like the FDA was after him. Where's the uproar?

[Kurt]

Check out this news story. Let me know what you think

Ban the e-cigarettes Before they Become a Trend Among Teenagers, N.H. Students Urge | TopNews United States

Guess we should just ban real cigarettes too! And alcohol!

It looks like the author just wants them illegal for sale to minors, which I support, sort of. Well, minors should be barred from being able to buy ecigs. A lot of good that does with drugs, analogs and alcohol, though. The question is enforcement. Do we send otherwise good kids to jail if they are caught vaping? really? Ecigs have been here for a few years, and there is no indication of a "trend" in teens using them. Who is this kid? And what evidence does he see that there will be a trend? And what teen would be publishing an article about banning something before there is a problem with it? Something does not sit right with me on this, although there should be age limits to being able to buy them. Indeed all the online vendors I am aware of have such limits.

[john doe]

seems to me e-cigs might be a better alternative for kids who want to look like they're smoking. just use 0 nic juice. no addiction and who can tell?