Politicians will often listen, and the degree to which they listen is somewhat dependent on how far up the totem pole they are.
For instance, we have seen many examples of city council people listening.
We have seen them change their minds and their votes when presented with the truth.
But as they go further up the ladder of power, they become more resistant to hearing anything that doesn't speak greenbacks.
Or that puts their hard-earned "relationships" in jeopardy.
But the ALA is committed to their position, as they feed off the teat of Big Pharma, and our health is not their concern.
We are just smokers, able to be sacrificed in this game that is only about money.
I'm sure we seem jaded, and perhaps even the kind that believe in conspiracy theories...
But many of us here have been slapped upside the head with the reality of the situation over the course of years.
We are not guessing and we are not assuming.
We KNOW what the score is because we have been watching the scoreboard for years.
This is not to say that if 1000 of us bombarded the ALA with our thoughts on the matter, something might change.
And if anyone can succeed in rallying thousands of us to participate, I will be first in line to offer support.
But ignorance, apathy, and/or hopelessness impedes the action of most vapers.
I have tried so many times to inform the troops, and even rally them, that I've almost given up.
Now I save my energy, time, and bullets for things that REALLY matter, and might have a chance at having some effect.
But if you can find a way to make this work, you will most certainly become one of my heroes.
And on this forum I have many heroes.
All of this is in no way meant to discourage you.
In fact, it is meant to piss you off and strengthen your resolve.
When I find a cause that seems worth pursuing, I will
throw all of my efforts behind it.
I think many here feel the same way.