Supplier Challenge

[eplanet]

Webby,

We were directly involved in stopping a full out ban of ecigs in Suffolk County Long Island last year. I and others met with many local legislators and went to all of the hearings... Ecigs now fall under the same guidelines as the smoking ban, but they are still legal. I would hope all suppliers would do the same in their states. Educating your local officials is very important and most of them do not even know what an ecig is, they just do what they want without research...


Peace......

[dubnluvn]

Kudos to you eplanet. In light of the recent ruling, now is the time for suppliers to take a vastly more proactive roll in their communities and reaching out to other communities as well. I think Webby's suggestion is on point and really urge suppliers to act on it, as well as seeking face to face meetings with local reps as eplanet has done. Is anyone up to the challenge?

[Webby]

Judge Leon has bought us some time, but the battle will slide into the trenches quickly. Any anti-vaping AG will certainly be taking up the effort in earnest on a more local level and the uneducated (to give benefit of a doubt to their efforts as merely misguided) local leaders will continue to misuse anti-smoking campaign tactics to lump e-cigs in with their propaganda.

Thomas Jefferson said "The price of democracy is eternal vigilance." Trust me, this will get nastier before it gets better. CASAA and other groups will be there to support any grass roots effort with campaign materials, advice and documented proof but you have to ask for it.

I urge any local ativist efforts to incorporate help from wherever you can. CASAA is just one of those groups offering support. You should also contact the ECA, RtV, Vaper's Forum and solo efforts like those being run by Bill Godshall. (Forgive me anyone I have missed) who can all give you materials and guidance to help you in convincing your local legislators to keep e-cigarettes legal in your community.

[markarich159]

Thomas Jefferson said "The price of democracy is eternal vigilance."

The Price of Freedom is Eternal Vigilance - Thomas Jefferson misattributed, the actual quote was "The condition upon which God hath given liberty to man is eternal vigilance" by John Philpot Curran in a speech upon the Right of Election in 1790.

[Webby]

The Price of Freedom is Eternal Vigilance - Thomas Jefferson misattributed, the actual quote was "The condition upon which God hath given liberty to man is eternal vigilance" by John Philpot Curran in a speech upon the Right of Election in 1790.

...and believe it or not Joan Jett has been mistakenly credited with writing the immortal words, "my baby does the hanky panky" (a slap in the face to Tommy James & the Shondells) My apologies to John Philpot Curran and President Jefferson.

I do stand behind the belief that we are in for a barrage of skirmish-level attacks at the local level.

[dubnluvn]

I'm very surprised we haven't seen more feedback from suppliers. Whatever they are doing it would be great to hear about it and compare results with what others are doing.

[Vocalek]

Looks like Kansas could use some help:

Lawmakers Clamp Down on E-Cigarettes | KCPW

[SantanzChild]

Looks like Kansas could use some help:

Lawmakers Clamp Down on E-Cigarettes | KCPW

Im moving to kansas city in a few weeks.... This aint good.

[Momof3]

Looks like Kansas could use some help:

Lawmakers Clamp Down on E-Cigarettes | KCPW

KCPW comes up as Utah for me. Not Kansas. Is there a different link?

[Webby]

I'm very surprised we haven't seen more feedback from suppliers. Whatever they are doing it would be great to hear about it and compare results with what others are doing.

CASAA's actually had offers from several suppliers to help. Since they didn't post publicly, I'm hesitant to name them here, but the offer to help is appreciated nonetheless!