An interesting analysis on absurd metaphors used by anti-tobacco advocates: Snus & Tobacco Research Studies & Resources EDIT: This link takes you to SnusCentral's "Resource" page. Lots of good stuff.
http://www.harmreductionjournal.com/content/pdf/1477-7517-3-15.pdf
"Certain health advocates believe it is
acceptable to mislead people into making choices they
would not otherwise make; presumably they rationalize
this based on the absurd premise that delaying mortality
is the only thing that matters."
"Through the use of various tactics, advocates who oppose
the use of ST as a harm reduction tool have managed to
convince most people that the health risk from ST is several
orders of magnitude greater than it really is [19,20].
The primary tactic they use is making false or misleading
scientific claims that suggest that all tobacco use is the
same [2]. But those who wish to provide consumers with
honest information and options should not ignore other
tactics used by anti-harm-reduction advocates. Metaphors
are a potentially effective tactic for misleading the public.
They can serve as a politician-style soundbite, dominating
typical fluff news stories and sticking in people's memory."
The info's out there, I guess it comes down to who gets the most funding and what catch phrases they use
.
http://www.harmreductionjournal.com/content/pdf/1477-7517-3-15.pdf
"Certain health advocates believe it is
acceptable to mislead people into making choices they
would not otherwise make; presumably they rationalize
this based on the absurd premise that delaying mortality
is the only thing that matters."
"Through the use of various tactics, advocates who oppose
the use of ST as a harm reduction tool have managed to
convince most people that the health risk from ST is several
orders of magnitude greater than it really is [19,20].
The primary tactic they use is making false or misleading
scientific claims that suggest that all tobacco use is the
same [2]. But those who wish to provide consumers with
honest information and options should not ignore other
tactics used by anti-harm-reduction advocates. Metaphors
are a potentially effective tactic for misleading the public.
They can serve as a politician-style soundbite, dominating
typical fluff news stories and sticking in people's memory."
The info's out there, I guess it comes down to who gets the most funding and what catch phrases they use
.
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