Support for Vaping=Paid gun for BT

[sherid]

Here is a priceless comment from Dr. Siegel's blog,
Dr. Siegel,

Are you a paid gun for Big tobacco Companies? Your support for e-cigarettes is suspect.

I draw your attention to the PRNewswire release:
“Ruyan America’s Electronic Smoking Substitutes Win Two Awards at 2008 tobacco Plus Expo Held in Las Vegas”
Too view full story: http://www.prnewswire.com/news/i...08/0004808532& =

Let us imagine why would the tobacco Industry bestow two (2) awards on a product that would decrease their profits and possibly bankrupt them?
Hmmm, because they care so much about the health of smokers? I think not.
GET REAL- Big Tabacco knows e-cigs will lead to an increased use of tobacco products.
View Tobacco Expo website: Tobacco Plus Expo - New Orleans - May 6 - 7, 2009 •

Dr. Siegel; you consider yourself a smart man so what is your motivation to support e-cigs?

I lost both parents to smoking related diseases and my siblings who never smoked have asthma and lung-related health concerns.

Peggy D

 

[sherid]

Peggy continues her rant below. Visit Home | Origin Scotland Online for some priceless responses to Peggy.
I do not and will not support the use of tobacco products. I support the use of pharma nicotine in conjunction with professional medical oversight. Yes, I would support nicotine inhalers provided research to substantiate their effectiveness is established.

My argument is neither convoluted nor pathetic; it is based on:
1) Science- nicotine is addicting. An addict will do almost anything to get their fix be alcohol, ......., nicotine etc...Lives are ruined.
2) Science- tobacco be it smoked or inhaled is harmful and often deadly.
3) E-cigs- there is no research to support or deny their effect on the human body.
4) E-cigs- there are no guidelines to establish the QUANTITY or QUALITY of nicotine a user is in taking.
5) Corporations- simple profit and loss- tobacco companies are NOT going to support a product that reduces their revenue. Plain and simple common sense.
6) The axe I grind- yes the direct negative affect tobacco has had on me and my family.
7) The axe I grind- health care costs rise because of smoking related diseases.
The axe I grind- hidden cost to non-smokers through taxation. It cost money to administer tax programs aimed at tobacco.
9) The axe I grind- selfish parents who impose their health hazard on children too young to walk away.

Shall I go on?
Peggy D | 05.15.09 - 12:52 pm | #

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Wait one more….

10) Have you noticed how many health agencies countries do not support or ban e-cigs?

Now shall I go on?
Peggy D

 

[sherid]

Above link is wrong: Here is the correct one. The Rest of the Story: Tobacco News Analysis and Commentary

 

[stevejo]

Apologies in advance for being a tad slow... but I see the good doctor's site quoted quite a bit around here, but never linked. Any chance of helping me out there, or is there a specific reason that happens that way?

 

[laynies]

No reason that I know of. Here's the link

The Rest of the Story: Tobacco News Analysis and Commentary

 

[stevejo]

No reason that I know of. Here's the link

The Rest of the Story: Tobacco News Analysis and Commentary

Ah! I was under the impression that it was a forum, but now reading the OP stating 'comment' I get it...

 

[laynies]

No worries.. I hadn't realized the link was already posted previously in the same thread. That's what I get for skimming

 

[markule]

Now, if only I could remember where I saw that smokers actually cost the system less because they die younger and don't need a decade of supporting medication and don't collect as much social security...