Tell Mel: Forget the 'E,' focus on the 'F' Electronic cigarette seller gets bad rating

As observed many times before, another reporter is suffering from the disease of "no-not-how-to-research-itis," a common affliction affecting many reporters called into the front office and asked to write 500-or-so words about a subject they know nothing about, and not willing to take the time to research; common side effects are not knowing how to write an un-biased report, shrugging of the shoulders when presented with the facts, non-retraction-itis, headaches (from those asking for better research next time, AND a retraction), and God willing...lupus.

You can read the original article here...but I warn you: you might get carpal tunnel from posting your opinions :) :

Tell Mel: Forget the 'E,' focus on the 'F'--News-Press.com

This is the comment I left...I hope for a response. Let's see that this reporter seeks medical attention (or at least a career change), from this tragic affliction:

porkchopsisgood;2833775 said:
Ms. Payne has drawn a heinous conclusion from an uninformed perspective.

Should a investigative report be written to out a disreputable company for its unethical business practices? Most certainly; as a matter of fact, if this report was written in a more timely manner, Mr. Penny possibly wouldn't have suffered, and Direct E-cig might not have done 36 months worth of bad business. But to draw the conclusion that e-cigarette sales should be restricted based on the reporter's shoddy reporting is irresponsible.

I implore Ms. Payne to visit ECF as other posters have suggested. Additionally, I urge her to visit The Consumer Advocates for Smoke-free Alternatives Association (CASAA) at CASAA | The Consumer Advocates for Smoke-Free Alternatives Association . There she will find a plethora of information and facts regarding the e-cigarette, along with other smoke-free alternatives, that can and will help folks find a solution to their carcinogenic smoking habit (I'd also suggest visiting the CASAA Facebook page to read testimonials given by ex-smokers who have ceased the habit using smoke-free alternatives after a 30, 40 and 50-year bout with cigarettes; some on the first day of exposure and use).

For example, a fact: propylene glycol is used in antifreeze to provide a non-toxic base for animals who inadvertently ingest the antifreeze from leaking automobiles. You can also find propylene glycol (an FDA-approved food additive), in cake mixes, hospital air ventilation systems, smoke machines, asthma inhalers, and hundreds of foods that are consumed every day.

NO carcinogens. NO 2nd or 3rd-hand smoke. NO possibility of ingesting 4000 or so chemicals that are present in tobacco smoke.

NO brainer.

In all seriousness, I urge any advocate of smoke-free alternatives to demand responsibility from all reporters, be it local, national, or Rachel Ray.

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