Hey, we are missing out on a really clever technique for perpetuating lies. First we write the lie in one document, and then we repeat it in other documents, citing our first lying document as the source.
http://www.tobaccofreeutah.org/Ecigarettes.pdf
The TRUTH® About E-Cigarettes
Studies have shown that when smokers use vaporized nicotine as a smoking alternative or to quit, the vaporized nicotine produces similarly addictive and psychological effects as cigarettes.8
8 West Virginia Division of tobacco Prevention & Control. News 2 Use. (Summer 2009) E-Cigarettes Remain Controversial And Lack The Proof of Any Health Benefits.
http://www.ndhealth.gov/tobacco/Facts/e-cigs.pdf
North Dakota Department of Health tobacco Facts, November 2010
This increases the appeal of E-cigarettes to youth, paving the way for them to become a gateway to tobacco use.3
3West Virginia Division of Tobacco Prevention and Control. News 2 Use (Summer 2009) E-cigarettes Remain Controversial And Lack The Proof Of Any Health Benefits.
http://www.ttac.org/tcn/peers/pdfs/02.04.11-B/RI_Position_Statement_Tobacco_Unapproved_Nico_Delivery_Products.pdf
Rhode Island Tobacco Control Program Position Statement on Tobacco & Unapproved Nicotine Delivery Products
There is growing concern that e-cigarettes may emerge as a gateway tool for youth to additional tobacco product usage.1
1West Virginia Division of Tobacco Prevention and Control. News 2 Use (Summer 2009) E-cigarettes Remain Controversial And Lack The Proof Of Any Health Benefits.
So what does this oft-footnoted article really have to say? I tracked down a copy of the article here: http://www.ttac.org/tcn/peers/pdfs/09.21.09/WV_DTPNews2Use%202009%20E-Cigarettes.pdf
WV Division of Tobacco Prevention and Control. News 2 Use (Summer 2009) E-Cigarettes Remain Controversial And lack the proof of any health benefits.
Studies have shown that when smokers use vaporized nicotine for either supplemental or smoking cessation reasons, the vaporized nicotine produces similarly addictive and psychological effects as cigarettes.
Where are these studies published? Who are the authors? Notice that there is no footnote for this statement in this, the document being cited across the country as proof of statements being made in health department documents. Without attribution, this statement constitutes the personal opinion of the writer.
And what proof of the gateway effect can be found in the WV document?
Solutions are also available with other flavorings, such as strawberry, orange, mint, vanilla, caramel, coffee. This raise [sic] concerns that this might make e-cigs a gateway tool for youth and additional, actual tobacco product use.
Again, notice that there is no footnote linked to the second sentence. What proof is there that youth are purchasing and using e-cigarettes at all, much less purchasing them first and then graduating to actual tobacco product use? None whatsoever.
There are concerns because solutions have attractive flavors? Where is the concern about these statements from GlaxoSmithKline in a mailer just received from CVS pharmacy?
Like spearmint candy? Youll love Nicorette® Mint mini Lozenges.
Like fruit smoothies? Youll love Nicorette® Fruit ChillGum.
Like maraschino cherries? Youll love Nicorette® Cherry Lozenges
http://www.tobaccofreeutah.org/Ecigarettes.pdf
The TRUTH® About E-Cigarettes
Studies have shown that when smokers use vaporized nicotine as a smoking alternative or to quit, the vaporized nicotine produces similarly addictive and psychological effects as cigarettes.8
8 West Virginia Division of tobacco Prevention & Control. News 2 Use. (Summer 2009) E-Cigarettes Remain Controversial And Lack The Proof of Any Health Benefits.
http://www.ndhealth.gov/tobacco/Facts/e-cigs.pdf
North Dakota Department of Health tobacco Facts, November 2010
This increases the appeal of E-cigarettes to youth, paving the way for them to become a gateway to tobacco use.3
3West Virginia Division of Tobacco Prevention and Control. News 2 Use (Summer 2009) E-cigarettes Remain Controversial And Lack The Proof Of Any Health Benefits.
http://www.ttac.org/tcn/peers/pdfs/02.04.11-B/RI_Position_Statement_Tobacco_Unapproved_Nico_Delivery_Products.pdf
Rhode Island Tobacco Control Program Position Statement on Tobacco & Unapproved Nicotine Delivery Products
There is growing concern that e-cigarettes may emerge as a gateway tool for youth to additional tobacco product usage.1
1West Virginia Division of Tobacco Prevention and Control. News 2 Use (Summer 2009) E-cigarettes Remain Controversial And Lack The Proof Of Any Health Benefits.
So what does this oft-footnoted article really have to say? I tracked down a copy of the article here: http://www.ttac.org/tcn/peers/pdfs/09.21.09/WV_DTPNews2Use%202009%20E-Cigarettes.pdf
WV Division of Tobacco Prevention and Control. News 2 Use (Summer 2009) E-Cigarettes Remain Controversial And lack the proof of any health benefits.
Studies have shown that when smokers use vaporized nicotine for either supplemental or smoking cessation reasons, the vaporized nicotine produces similarly addictive and psychological effects as cigarettes.
Where are these studies published? Who are the authors? Notice that there is no footnote for this statement in this, the document being cited across the country as proof of statements being made in health department documents. Without attribution, this statement constitutes the personal opinion of the writer.
And what proof of the gateway effect can be found in the WV document?
Solutions are also available with other flavorings, such as strawberry, orange, mint, vanilla, caramel, coffee. This raise [sic] concerns that this might make e-cigs a gateway tool for youth and additional, actual tobacco product use.
Again, notice that there is no footnote linked to the second sentence. What proof is there that youth are purchasing and using e-cigarettes at all, much less purchasing them first and then graduating to actual tobacco product use? None whatsoever.
There are concerns because solutions have attractive flavors? Where is the concern about these statements from GlaxoSmithKline in a mailer just received from CVS pharmacy?
Like spearmint candy? Youll love Nicorette® Mint mini Lozenges.
Like fruit smoothies? Youll love Nicorette® Fruit ChillGum.
Like maraschino cherries? Youll love Nicorette® Cherry Lozenges
