BBC news story: Users warn EU e-cigarette controls could cost lives

[FourWinds]

Over on the BBC there's a news story. I was going to post it up yesterday, as it is a 'have your say' story. I didn't at first because I thought it would be good to see how the comments evolved without numbers of us advocates flocking to crush any dissent. Last night I noticed that the numbers of comments were low; very low. I had a look about, and I can't find any link to the story on any other part of the BBC site. Perhaps this is just what they do with a new story, and consider later if and how to push it.

I thought I'd post now, as maybe a few page hits might convince them to link to it from their news, health, or 'have your say' front pages.

Take a look at the video I link to in comment #72 if you have 10 mins. I think that every politician that is considering regulation/legislation/strangulation should watch that video. If that lady is present here on ECF, I do hope she approves of my linking to it from the BBC.

BBC News - Users warn EU e-cigarette controls could cost lives

 

[Julie W]

Lots of great links being posted!Well done for getting them out there. & lets hope the BBC actually read them.
What is needed is some enterprising investigative journalist to tear this whole directive to pieces,& show it up for the sham that it is.

So in two days we have had "Le Monde" & the "BBC weigh in.

 

[sebt]

The level of anger in the comments is encouraging. Lots of people saying exactly what I would.

 

[Anjaffm]

Great article! thank you for posting it!

 

[FourWinds]

The trouble is that no one is able to read it. It's not linked to from any other BBC page as far as I can tell; it seems to be in its own bubble. Usually a 'have your say' article would have over a thousand comments by now, and on this subject maybe more.

 

[The Ministry]

Thanks for the post - I'd missed this. That video is awesome.

 

[The Ministry]

Going to finish watching the Toon match and I'll post a comment on BBC. I've already left a message of support on that youtube video. Going to watch the rest later too. I love it.

 

[Lucky1384]

It really does make me sad every time I hear about the Government and e-cigs. It makes me even more sad to hear the few comments about people who don't use them, never have, but want them taken off us. The harsh truth is that the British Government, despite numerous campaigns, wants you to smoke because they rake in money from heavy taxation, most unlike anything to do with e-cigs. The Government is supposed to work for us, not dictate that we can't enjoy something unless they approve.

The fact that mods will effectively not be available for sale, but certain cigalikes will for no particular reason just makes me speechless!

I did wonder why when I was in the US, so many people asked me about our Government and George Orwell in the same sentence. It's easily to understand when you look at how no matter what absurd ruling they propose, the sheeple are always there just not only lying down and taking it, but agreeing too!

Anyway, I could go on for ages but in summary, boo to the government!