Hostage list

[Uma]

Is there an educational page at CASAA.org or anywhere, that is drafted for a town council leader, senator, etc? You know, like changelabsolutions has at their site, except in positive advocate form as to why they should not ban.
The Drexel study (check!)
the study Bill just posted about vaping at liberty
the Stealth vaping concept and signs businesses can put up.
The moral & ethical views by Pastor Jack
the Onassis Research findings
the 2nd hand vapor worries laid to rest
Giving the businesses back their rights to set their own rules, relieving towns of needless battles.
Giving business owners the right to have vaping sections for their vaping patrons who do not wish to be disturbed by the sound of dictator shoes being clicked together.

other other other

a concise page, laid out so my town can understand the concept of vaping, quitting smoking, economy, compassion, safety,

I can't find the words to describe what I mean exactly, I hope you get the gist.

Oops, I meant to title this Ransome List (against the hostage takers)

 

[wv2win]

Sounds like a good suggestion. I talked to a state congressperson the other day and I am compiling some documents and links for her on vaping from a safety standpoint (Drexel study), legal standpoint (letter from the AG in Virginia) and links to CASAA, Dr Michael Siegel and Bill Godshaw.

But it would be nice if we could point them to one link that covered all or (most) of what a politician would want to know whether at local, state or federal level. And possiblely a "talking points" sample email template on the CASAA web site that would help us frame the issue conciesely when communicating to these politicians.

 

[AgentAnia]

Excellent suggestion, Uma! It would definitely make us vaping advocates more effective, is what I think. (And you've made a good start on listing what needs to be covered. Well done!)

I like your talking points template as well, WV, though I'd define it as a "talking points to cover" list, as I think CASAA wants to stay away from vapers sending the same "boilerplate" emails to their legislators.

 

[Uma]

Thanks, oh, and add the studies confirming nicotine is no more addictive than caffeine. There was a new one listed lately, from Oklahoma(?) that did a 6 month nic addiction study, for instance.

I like that, wv2win, & Ania, both. I hope all this comes to pass.

 

[AgentAnia]

And the one from Dr. Wagener showing that ecigs are *not* a gateway to smoking among youth.

 

[Uma]

Yes, yes yes!

 

[Laffs]

Late to the thread, but this is what we need to combat various smaller bans that aren't city wide and less likely to bring in supporters who already know or have their own great collections. IOW, I could really use it!

 

[jay9055]

Would be nice also to have for company leaders considering a ban inside the company.

 

[kathi17]

I would love to see at least some kind of outline to follow as well. It would be nice to see links to all the best and most recent articles with the outline so we don't miss anything.

I've been saving pages and .pdfs to my hard drive, and trying to get organized, but a list would be more helpful.