E-Cigarettes bypass smoking ban

[mpetva]

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E-Cigarettes bypass smoking ban - Features

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E-Cigarettes bypass smoking ban - Features

 

[Vocalek]

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Actually, the State of Oregon has not passed any legislation that bans the sale of e-cigarettes. The Oregon Attorney General brought suit against the two companies that are suing the FDA: Smoking Everywhere and Sottera (dba njoy). Those companies agreed to stop marketing their products in Oregon until their lawsuit with the FDA is settled. This civil action does not affect any other e-cigarette company.

E-cigarette consumer who are being hassled for using this reduced-harm alternative might want to visit the Documents page of the Consumer Advocates for Smoke-Free Alternatives Association web site (casaa.org). We have a tri-fold brochure that can be downloaded and printed on any color printer. The brochure explains what an e-cigarette is and contains links to the research that has been conducted showing that these products are safe for both the users and bystanders. It also debunks the FDA's "antifreeze" and "carcinogen" myths. In addition, CASAA offers inexpensive business cards that list the features and benefits of e-cigarettes on the back side.

 

[MoonRose]

I posted a response as well debunking the FDA's scare tatics on the "Anti-freeze" and "Carcinogens" hype they used. Now just have to wait for them to post it.

 

[PlanetScribbles]

And that matters why? Asthma inhalers get past the smoking ban too, as do NRT inhalators. I don't see any ideological crusade against those products.

 

[Vocalek]

According to the story, the FDA says that e-cigarettes contain "cancer-causing carcinogens." As opposed to the types of carcinogens that are unrelated to cancer?

 

[PlanetScribbles]

According to the story, the FDA says that e-cigarettes contain "cancer-causing carcinogens." As opposed to the types of carcinogens that are unrelated to cancer?

It has more impact that way. More shock value
The ideologue likes to twist the knife to finish the job.
They forgot to mention that NRTs also contain the same 'cancer-causing' carcinogens.

 

[girtablilu]

I just hope they stay legal because I haven't felt this well in 20 years.

 

[Our House]

"The American Lung Association has even written to the mall managers to hopefully evict the business under the principle that it ruins the family oriented atmosphere."

Just goes to show, once again, that the 3-letter groups are less concerned about public health than they are having their 30+ year "ban the look of smoking" efforts compromised.

 

[Vocalek]

Have to wonder what kind of stereotype the ALA has in mind regarding smokers. It might surprise them to learn that a goodly percentage of smokers have college degrees, have never been arrested, and have not only been members of--but have even raised and supported--families.

 

[MoonRose]

Have to wonder what kind of stereotype the ALA has in mind regarding smokers. It might surprise them to learn that a goodly percentage of smokers have college degrees, have never been arrested, and have not only been members of--but have even raised and supported--families.

No, say it isn't so, educated, law-abiding, family oriented adults are really smokers! What ever will the ALA do when their bubble is burst?

 

[Bustastew]

Have to wonder what kind of stereotype the ALA has in mind regarding smokers. It might surprise them to learn that a goodly percentage of smokers have college degrees, have never been arrested, and have not only been members of--but have even raised and supported--families.

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