If it hasn't already been said, this letter needs to go to your representative and senator (Alabama's website should have a map you can refer to), as well as those on the Committee hearing the bill.
My letter to the Alabama Governor would like some opinions before I send it
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Just a suggestion--rather than tobacco,use the term combustible cigarettes. It makes us appear as if we are fighting evil combustion--and we are!
Hey Sparky, I'm right behind you. He'll get mine tomorrow. So far I have been impressed with Gov. Bentley, but he has time to change my mind - I hope he doesn't.
My letter to the Gov:
Your Honor,
There are currently two Bills before the Alabama Senate, SB197 and SB198 seeking to amend the Alabama Clean Indoor Air Act. It is my understanding that SB197 will place the matter on a state-wide ballot initiative – I am unclear if SB198 would do this also. These proposed amendments will result in a ban on the use of electronic smoke-free cigarettes (personal vaporizers, e-cigs) indoors. As a constituent of your Administration I am writing to voice my opposition to these Bills.
I must first appeal to you as a conservative. You and I both know that creating more bureaucracy and further encroachments upon our personal liberties is a costly and irresponsible pursuit of government, hardly keeping with the intent of our Founders. For this reason, I ask that you veto this legislation should it make it’s way to your desk.
As a Doctor of medicine, you are very familiar with the dangers of tobacco use. I’m sure you know that cigarette smoke contains over 4000 known toxic chemicals. I’m also sure that you are aware of the powerfully addictive nature of tobacco, and the resulting failure many smokers experience when trying to beat their habit. As a former smoker, I have tried many “medically approved” pharmaceutical methods to end the deadly habit, only to return to smoking. After many disappointing attempts I discovered electronic smoke-free cigarettes. These devices not only deliver nicotine to assuage the cravings, but also replicate the psychological aspects of smoking. The nature of e-cigs means there is no sudden modification in behavior that must be factored in addition to the withdrawal from nicotine, and the user can wean themselves from nicotine as they desire.
I have finally beaten my 22 year smoking habit and freed my body from the effects of those 4000 poisons. I can breathe again, my activity levels are increasing, I no longer smell of smoke, and I am no longer poising those around me. I simply no longer desire cigarettes – in fact to smell one burning now makes me nauseous. What’s more, this is the reality for thousands, perhaps even millions who are discovering smoke-free e-cigs as a proven way to beat their tobacco habit. For this reason, I ask that you veto this legislation should it make it’s way to your desk.
Many state and municipal governments are contemplating the idea that smoke-free e-cigs should be treated like tobacco cigarettes. Unfortunately the basis for this rational is found in outdated and poorly controlled testing, as well as pressure from the pharma lobby which has a vested economic interest in villainizing a product that has proven successful where their expensive products have failed. The truth is e-cigs vaporize a liquid that contains a mixture of safe, food grade propylene glycol and vegetable glycerin to which nicotine and flavoring have been added. The vapor is inhaled into the lungs, and the resulting exhaust is merely water vapor – there is no odor and no “second-hand” smoke. The risk to public health simply does not exist with this product, unlike tobacco. To ban the use in public is uninformed and frivolous and furthermore the discreet nature of e-cigs (no smoke, no smell, no residue or ash) makes it almost impossible to enforce such a ban. For this reason, I ask that you veto this legislation should it make it’s way to your desk.
Below I have included links to relevant information regarding electronic smoke-free cigarettes for you and your staff to review at your pleasure. Thank you for taking the time to hear my opinion in this matter.
CASAA.org
CASAA.org
Respectfully,
XXXXXXX XXXXXX
Your Honor,
There are currently two Bills before the Alabama Senate, SB197 and SB198 seeking to amend the Alabama Clean Indoor Air Act. It is my understanding that SB197 will place the matter on a state-wide ballot initiative – I am unclear if SB198 would do this also. These proposed amendments will result in a ban on the use of electronic smoke-free cigarettes (personal vaporizers, e-cigs) indoors. As a constituent of your Administration I am writing to voice my opposition to these Bills.
I must first appeal to you as a conservative. You and I both know that creating more bureaucracy and further encroachments upon our personal liberties is a costly and irresponsible pursuit of government, hardly keeping with the intent of our Founders. For this reason, I ask that you veto this legislation should it make it’s way to your desk.
As a Doctor of medicine, you are very familiar with the dangers of tobacco use. I’m sure you know that cigarette smoke contains over 4000 known toxic chemicals. I’m also sure that you are aware of the powerfully addictive nature of tobacco, and the resulting failure many smokers experience when trying to beat their habit. As a former smoker, I have tried many “medically approved” pharmaceutical methods to end the deadly habit, only to return to smoking. After many disappointing attempts I discovered electronic smoke-free cigarettes. These devices not only deliver nicotine to assuage the cravings, but also replicate the psychological aspects of smoking. The nature of e-cigs means there is no sudden modification in behavior that must be factored in addition to the withdrawal from nicotine, and the user can wean themselves from nicotine as they desire.
I have finally beaten my 22 year smoking habit and freed my body from the effects of those 4000 poisons. I can breathe again, my activity levels are increasing, I no longer smell of smoke, and I am no longer poising those around me. I simply no longer desire cigarettes – in fact to smell one burning now makes me nauseous. What’s more, this is the reality for thousands, perhaps even millions who are discovering smoke-free e-cigs as a proven way to beat their tobacco habit. For this reason, I ask that you veto this legislation should it make it’s way to your desk.
Many state and municipal governments are contemplating the idea that smoke-free e-cigs should be treated like tobacco cigarettes. Unfortunately the basis for this rational is found in outdated and poorly controlled testing, as well as pressure from the pharma lobby which has a vested economic interest in villainizing a product that has proven successful where their expensive products have failed. The truth is e-cigs vaporize a liquid that contains a mixture of safe, food grade propylene glycol and vegetable glycerin to which nicotine and flavoring have been added. The vapor is inhaled into the lungs, and the resulting exhaust is merely water vapor – there is no odor and no “second-hand” smoke. The risk to public health simply does not exist with this product, unlike tobacco. To ban the use in public is uninformed and frivolous and furthermore the discreet nature of e-cigs (no smoke, no smell, no residue or ash) makes it almost impossible to enforce such a ban. For this reason, I ask that you veto this legislation should it make it’s way to your desk.
Below I have included links to relevant information regarding electronic smoke-free cigarettes for you and your staff to review at your pleasure. Thank you for taking the time to hear my opinion in this matter.
CASAA.org
CASAA.org
Respectfully,
XXXXXXX XXXXXX
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