Still can't believe these are real!!!

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Uncle JaR

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I had been waiting for 15 years for a device to come along and remove those coffin nails and cancer sticks from my life. As i was sitting outside yesterday reading a book, puffing away on my DSE 601 filled with apple flavoring, and my tornado sitting next to my beer, I just could not believe that it had happened. After 15 years, there came a product that has literally saved my life. I had been telling my wife and friends that I knew cigarettes where going to kill me, I was watching myself fall into that same rabbit hole that has sucked in my father. I could feel my lungs growing heavy, my breathing less useful, and it scared me. I did not want to get emphysema like my father, I want to be able to play with my nieces, my nephew, and my 4 god kids. But I knew my time was limited, and getting shorter and shorter each and every day. Now after finally having a prayer answered, it seems more and more likely that it may be taken away. I know that if ecigs are banned, I will be forced back onto analogs. With one pen stroke, my life will be forfeited for profit. Why is it that money, and not the betterment of life is the catalyst for change in this world? The cigarette companies are killing millions of people a year, and making BILLIONS of dollars in profit from doing it. They hold so many of the government officials in their pockets because of their abundance of lobbying experts. Where are their souls? :(
 

BradSmith

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The only legitimate function of government is to protect the Liberty of the people. It's a shame that the government no longer believes this and that the people are willing to let them get away with it.

If they want to treat me like a criminal for doing something that improves my life than so be it. But, I will find a way to vape regardless of any law they pass.

No victim no crime.

Every Crime Needs a Victim by Laurence M. Vance
 
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Lilacs212too

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Congrats on being off analogs! I think most are in the same boat with the thought of a possible ban and going back to analogs. Be proactive, would be my suggestion. I try not to get into all the political stuff but there are tons of threads on it, I am sure you can find out more specifically what you can do in your area :)
 

mistinthewoods

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Uncle J, Don't worry. Get involved. Here's a link to a site that lists current legislation state by state. STOP electronic cigarette ban NOW There doesn't seem to be any action going on in Penn. right now. A other place to keep your ear to the ground is here. CASAA | Member Signup You should support this group. They're fightin really hard for our rights. CASAA has a forum page in the campaigning section. Check it all out and remember, prostitution and drugs have been banned and those things are potentially harmful but they're still around. I'm not comparing vaping to those things because vaping isn't hurting anyone, I'm just sayin'...
 

daisyd

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I have been wondering about this myself. My city has implemented huge anti-smoking ordinances, you can't even smoke in a smokeshop here. Once I've had some success with the e-cig I plan on talking to the person who is behind all of the programs and laws here. I've actually known her since I was a teenager. I'm hoping I can plant the idea that these things help, rather than hurt before some zealot starts heading people the other way.
 

DC2

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I know all of you posting here have signed the petition already.

But for those just reading this inspirational thread...
PLEASE SIGN THE PETITION LINKED IN MY SIGNATURE BELOW!!

Sorry for yelling.
:)

But seriously, they are trying VERY hard to take these away from us.
And they have a lot of money, power, and influence.

All we have is ourselves, but we need to make our voices heard.
 

methic2345

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Initially I never thought I would have quit anologs, but I figured it would be worth it, now I am grateful everyday for the eGo i purchased from cignot, 15 days smoke free has paid for my eGo kit and supplies...here in NYC they have already started the process of banning E Cigs...too bad they cant find a suitable way of taxing us, then the mass production machine at phillip morris could start making .99 cent attys lol
 

Jonmo1

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Yes, Ecigs are a lifesaver.

I've known for years (deep down, without outwardly admitting it) that they were killing me, but I always justified it with things like: Not me, My Dad's pushing 80 and still smoking pack+ a day. He's doing fine, not on oxygen or anything. Look at George Burns.

But now that I'm 4 weeks analog free and feeling great, I can finally admit to myself and loved ones that I knew they were killing me.

Now I have this Eciggy thing that works friggin great.
And it's kind a like a hobby to boot. How cool is that?


Look at it this way, if you started vaping so you could "smoke anywhere", then that was the wrong reason.

If I can only Vape in the same places I used to smoke, that's no biggy.
If I'm still outcast to smoking (vaping) 25 feet from the entrance to a building, fine.
If they tax my Ecig, fine.
It's saving my life, so I don't care.

If they get banned, don't worry, you'll still be able to get it.
That's economics, supply and demand. As long as we still want it, they will still be produced and sold. Illegal or not.
And it won't be enforced too much. They have better things to worry about.

Now don't go vaping right in front of a cop mind you, but you get the idea.


Yes, I too will be a criminal if they are banned. I am NOT going back to analogs.
 

irwink

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It just blows my mind...having to go underground to do something that is healthier for me. What next, buying apples on the black market because the Doctor's of America got wind that "an apple a day keeps the doctor away"?

As long as citizens lie down and let their government be run by corporations nothing will change. The ballot box doesn't work. In most cases you can only vote for candidates the crooked system has deemed worthy.
 

portguy

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I am sorry guys...but i have to say this. Please don't be offended. I'm not a USA citizen and probably should not say this (i would say it loudly if the same happened in my country), but:

I cannot comprehend that a country will ban these life savers and keep letting people buy an M60 at a local shop! I am sorry but it does not make any sense (and im not talking about cigarettes because THEY all know it's effects)!

I bet there will be a LOT more fatalities in one year by misusing a gun or leaving it unprotected than in a 50 year period of vaping. Money talks louder than anything else.
 
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