Here's the email for "60 Minutes Investigates" for news story suggestions. Perhaps someone more eloquent than I am can send them a suggestion for a story about e-cigs, with particular emphasis placed on interviewing Mr. Sweanor, Rep. Stearns, Dr. Nitzkin, etc, and real-life stories about all the success stories of the ex-smoker/new vapers out there...
investigates@cbsnews.com
To Whom it may concern,
Over the recent weeks there has been alot of local, national and international news regarding the "electronic cigarette" (aka "e-cig"). Most of the stories have been produced by local reporters that can only reach a limited market. Unfortunately, there is a large portion of the public that are unaware of the existence of these devices, and unaware of the potential reduction of tobacco harm via use of these devices as compared to smoking traditional cigarettes (aka "analogs").
More recently, both the FDA and Health Canada have imposed regulations on the sale and importation of these devices and the liquids designed for their (e-cigs) use. As a consumer/user of this style of device, I am shocked and appauled that governing bodies, both Canadian and American, have refused to acknowledge that these devices may be a great instrument in reducing harm and disease caused by traditional cigarettes. They have not reported the full spectrum of differences between tobacco cigarettes and "e-cigs", such as chemical content of the inhaled product, ingredients of the product, or the hazards presented to by-standers.
Some portions specialty groups have made public comment that completely disapprove of the "e-cig." Comments by the
<<<INSERT ORGANIZATION NAME HERE>>> were quoted as saying
<<<INSERT NEGATIVE COMMENT ABOUT ECIGS HERE>>>. Generally such comments fail to educate the audience about
<<<INSERT CONTRASTING ECIG BENEFIT HERE>>>. It is unfortunate that "e-cig" users do not have a registered organization. We (users) currently lack a "unified voice" to be heard. I firmly believe that if "Joe Public" was given the opportunity to be made fully aware of what "e-cigs" are, and why they are being accepted by thousands of users around the world, many many people would be more accepting, even encouraging these devices.
I hope that you will accept my request to produce a focused, unbiased, and informative report about these unique devices. If you are so willing, I may be able to provide you with some contact information regarding some well-respected advocates of "e-cigs." I would also wish to present to you the results of clinical studies that were conducted on this product (with the manufacturers permission), and the uncensored facts as to how "e-cigs" and tobacco cigarettes compare.
Sincerely yours,
SOMEONES NAME HERE