Globe and Mail article positive for e cigarettes

[kalvinf]

This article found at Globe and Mail Health & Fitness Could e-cigarettes save smokers shows experts and even the Canadian Lung Association being positive towards e cigarettes.

 

[froghammer]

"Former U.S. Surgeon General Richard Carmona, who brought the world’s attention to the dangers of secondhand smoke and pushed for indoor smoking bans, joined the board of a major e-cigarette company last month. Carmona said that it is essential to have a high-quality alternative to traditional cigarettes."

And THIS is why that particular move was brilliant. Not to mention the political/bureaucratic side of things. Instant legitimization.

 

[Oriana871]

OMG the CLA changed its tune! That's fantastic - all the ranting and raving on their Facebook page a while back had a positive effect. Great to know that our voices can promote change in attitude. Way to go for everyone that voiced their opinion!

Let's keep it up .

 

[wv2win]

Overall, a very good article. For once they are asking the opinions of common sense, intelligent professionals like Dr Seigel. Thank you for sharing.

 

[Talyon]

Very much enjoyed this article, it's only a matter of time for the correct info to get to the masses, we're getting there.

 

[SASmith]

This is a step in the right direction, it really is about "harm reduction" .

 

[nuclearbroccoli]

LOL! I was going to post a positive message on the CLAs fb page since they seem to have finally managed to pull their heads out of their butts. Unfortunately it appears I'm still being blocked for accusing them of blindly following HCs opinions...
A little sensitive, aren't they?

 

[X P3 Flight Engineer]

A quote from the article, "Health Canada refused to answer any questions relating to e-cigarettes."

Well; that just speaks volumes, doesn't it!! Their arguments obviously cannot stand up to the light of Truth.

 

[Kagey K]

It's nice to see some people getting their heads out of the clouds and start talking about ecigs as a viable alternative. I just hope it gets to the right ears. At least it isn't all hate pieces and trashing them now, definitely a positive start.

 

[chadsmo]

Great article indeed.

 

[chadsmo]

Although one thing bugs me, the mention of flavours attracting youth. Have they seen how many flavours of vodka there is now ? I bought my wife a bottle of bubble gum vodka the other day. Or how about all the fruity flavoured prime time cigars?

 

[cthulhufan]

I enjoyed the article and the comments were also encouraging to read as well. Thanks for posting!

 

[Ayce]

What gets me is the idea that flavoured ecigs "could get youth hooked on cigarettes." OH, PLEASE! Smokers use ecigs to get OFF cigarettes, not on them.
If a "youth" did try an analog after an ecig, I suspect the response would be "Yuck! gimme back my PV"

 

[Esharp]

What gets me is the idea that flavoured ecigs "could get youth hooked on cigarettes." OH, PLEASE! Smokers use ecigs to get OFF cigarettes, not on them.
If a "youth" did try an analog after an ecig, I suspect the response would be "Yuck! gimme back my PV"

In a discussion with my daughter a month or two ago, I told her some groups were using the flavor thing as an argument that would encourage kids to take up e-cigs. She laughed at me, and said; "Dad, e-cigs aren't rebellious, now cigarettes are." Besides if you want an e-juice with a tobacco flavor, you have to add that flavor to your mix. Glad I DIY.

The flavor argument is so silly, maybe kids cough syrup should taste as it was intended and not like cherry or grape. Wouldn't want them to become addicted to cough syrup.