Sharp spike in smokers using banned electronic cigarettes (Singapore)

[Bill Godshall]

Sharp spike in smokers using banned electronic cigarettes (Singapore)
Article documents stupidity and futility of government bans on lifesaving e-cigarettes while keeping deadly cigarettes legal.
Sharp spike in smokers using banned electronic cigarettes

Electronic cigarettes are banned here but that has not stopped more smokers from trying to get hold of them and even using them boldly in public.

In the first five months of the year, the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) seized 2,428 units of the smokeless product. This is far more than the 1,464 it detected in the whole of last year. In 2009, only 10 were confiscated.

Local users are able to buy e-cigarettes from overseas websites or when travelling in countries that permit their sale.

They have taken to calling themselves "vapers" - in reference to the nicotine-laced vapour that is a hallmark of the device. Some even get their stash from underground local suppliers.

GROWING PROBLEM
Electronic cigarettes confiscated
2009: 10
2010: 136
2011: 1,593
2012: 1,464
2013: 2,428

 

[Relayer1974]

What a nightmare. I hope it never comes to that over here.

 

[Hitmetwice]

Hahaha, growing problem eh?
More healthy citizens! lol.

Thanks Sir Bill.

 

[Bill Godshall]

Please note that Singapore aggressively enforces many of its laws, as thousands of people are cited every year for chewing gum in public (which is also banned because they don't want sticky gum littering their sidewalks).

 

[Hitmetwice]

Please note that Singapore aggressively enforces many of its laws, as thousands of people are cited every year for chewing gum in public (which is also banned because they don't want sticky gum littering their sidewalks).

Next up....Legislating common sense, decency and respect! Good luck with that Singapoor.

 

[Petrodus]

Please note that Singapore aggressively enforces many of its laws, as thousands of people are cited every year for chewing gum in public (which is also banned because they don't want sticky gum littering their sidewalks).

Rumor has it ...
Mayor Michael Bloomberg thinks Singapore's ban on chewing gum
is a good idea !!

 

[Placebo Effect]

Please note that Singapore aggressively enforces many of its laws, as thousands of people are cited every year for chewing gum in public (which is also banned because they don't want sticky gum littering their sidewalks).

Knowing what I do about Singapore law enforcement, I'm amazed those importers only received fines.

 

[Craftio]

sigh....
Cover My OWN ... is Singapore's govt motto