Naughty BBC.

[Crazyinariz]

Lol, coming from the bbc I'm amazed ecigs weren't labeled a 'zionist plot'...

 

[Vocalek]

I sent Mr. Nasaw an email message on Dec. 6. To date, he has not responded.

Dear Daniel:

Regarding your story “Electronic cigarettes challenge anti-smoking efforts” posted at http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-20583902:

"Their appeal stems from perceptions - as yet untested by science - that they are safer than tobacco cigarettes and can even help smokers kick the habit."

That they are safer is almost a no-brainer. When you substitute vapor that delivers nicotine without the tar, carbon monoxide, particles of partly burned tobacco and paper, and thousands of chemicals created by the process of combustion, your lungs are a lot happier. Face it, inhaling smoke is so damaging that anything you substitute for that practice would need to contain some very hazardous substance(s) not found in smoke in order to not be safer.

How many studies does it take to convince the anti-nicotine and tobacco zealots that e-cigarettes can function as an effective alternative to inhaling smoke? Only one researcher so far has claimed that e-cigarettes have ineffective craving relief, and to his chagrin had to publish a report that revealed that craving relief is very effective if you instruct the users first on how to operate the devices.

FYI, I’m attaching a document listing numerous scientific journal articles and presentations at scientific conferences regarding e-cigarette research and commentary.

You might want to contact Dr. Riccardo Polosa (Polosa@unict.it), who just completed a 300-subject, one-year study of using e-cigarettes for smoking reduction among smokers who were not interested in quitting. Previously, he published the results of his 40-subject pilot study. The study’s surprise was that over 20% of the subjects, selected due to having no ambitions to stop smoking, quit completely. http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-786.pdf

Dr. Polosa has first-hand knowledge of e-cigarettes, while most of the “experts” quoted in your story probably have never even seen an e-cigarette or talked with a user to learn how many times they tried to quit and how poorly the recommended “safe and effective” smoking cessation products and methods work.

"We know that smoke-free laws encourage smokers to try to quit," says Danny McGoldrick, vice-president of research at Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids.

If those smoke-free laws work so well, how does Danny McGoldrick explain the fact that the number of adult smokers in the US has remained essentially unchanged since 1990, despite all the smoking bans passed since then?

[Inserted bar chart showing adult smokers in the US ranging from 43.8 million in 1990 to 43.8 million in 2010, with numbers fluctuating up and down, with number going above 45 million 15 of those 21 years.]

The FDA will be holding a public hearing on long-term use of Nicotine Replacement Therapy products on December 17. I do hope you will consider attending this meeting. I have registered to speak. Here’s a link to the information: FDA Actions Related to Nicotine Replacement Therapies and Smoking-Cessation Products; Report to Congress on Innovative Products and Treatments for Tobacco Dependence; Public Hearing

Feel free to contact me with any questions.

 

[Petrodus]

I sent Mr. Nasaw an email message on Dec. 6. To date, he has not responded.

Love these 1-Liners !!

"That they are safer is almost a no-brainer."

"How many studies does it take to convince the anti-nicotine and tobacco zealots
that e-cigarettes can function as an effective alternative to inhaling smoke?"

Oh, by the way ...
I wouldn't hold your breath waiting for Mr. Nasaw to respond

 

[Vocalek]

Thanks, Petrodus. I was just about to turn blue!

 

[Petrodus]

Thanks, Petrodus. I was just about to turn blue!

The last thing on this planet those spreading lies about e-cigarettes want to do
is go "Face-to-Face" in person ... with those who know the truth !!

 

[Charlie369]

I sent Mr. Nasaw an email message on Dec. 6. To date, he has not responded.

You do excellent work Vocalek, I like that you make it personal (with regards to emailing these "journalists" etc personally) because let's face it this is personal, were dealing with our freedoms to inhale vapour as opposed to toxic smoke and our rights to choose. Anywayz Peace

 

[car1os]

Its the damn EU as well trying to ban it, EU Tobacco Directive - E-Liquid to be banned ? - Blog

there was a big meeting about it last week,

carl

 

[Petrodus]

Its the damn EU as well trying to ban it, EU Tobacco Directive - E-Liquid to be banned ? - Blog
there was a big meeting about it last week,
carl

Soooo ....
They aren't going to ban e-cigarette...Just ban juice with Nic levels above 4MG
to insure e-cigs are not effective for smokers...trying to force people to return
to smoking tobacco or in the arms of BP and their ineffective gums, patches, and pills.

 

[car1os]

Soooo ....
They aren't going to ban e-cigarette...Just ban juice with Nic levels above 4MG
to insure e-cigs are not effective for smokers...trying to force people to return
to smoking tobacco or in the arms of BP and their ineffective gums, patches, and pills.

You have hit the nail on the head there mate, quiet a lot of talk over here about it. From reading it will be late spring if it comes in force on the eu and god knows when it will hit the UK. That is if it all goes through,

Carl

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[Charlie369]

You have hit the nail on the head there mate, quiet a lot of talk over here about it. From reading it will be late spring if it comes in force on the eu and god knows when it will hit the UK. That is if it all goes through,

Carl

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I will be stocking up on 'very strong' nicotine from china very soon. To be honest It's probably only taken this long because BP and Big Tobacco must be paying off EU officials, judges and scientists off like crazy in a bid for control of this one, I think ultimately it will be nicotine in an extract form that is classed as a Pharmaceutical and will require a license, the politicians will be able to sell it to the public in the form of "we want to protect the public and ensure standards and safety" blah blah. I am inspired and amazed at how this community of vapers and manufacturers has been careful and responsible for the most part, as the industry is free from regulation it is thriving and there's a new website selling related products every week it seems, If the Government weren't owned by foreign corporations and banks, and really cared about people or health or economic recovery it would impost as little red tape as possible and help fund studies and advertising campaigns to get smokers to be aware of the alternative.

But alas we are but mere 'subjects' and economic debt slaves, and in the UK we still have 'Dieu et mon droit' (the divine right of kings / divine right to rule) on our money and passports.