Let me ask you something, Robin (or anyone else): Would you say that children are capable of doing the same level of research as you or I, or Dr. Farsalinos? Do you think children can do the same research to find out what flavorings are "okay" to vape?
I'm fine with not selling vape gear/juice to those under 18. I'm not fine with making it illegal for them to do it. I'm not fine with making it illegal for a parent to choose to buy those things for their child. If I had a kid that started smoking, I'd much prefer to have them vaping than smoking. I don't want you or the government making the choice.
I live in Texas. Here, as in most of the US, it's illegal for anyone under 21 to purchase alcohol. But as a parent, as long as I am present, I can give my child alcohol. No age limits on the child. In theory, me and my teen could sit down with a six pack of beer. In theory, me and my 10 year old could sit down with a bottle of scotch. Legally. That doesn't mean that children can drink anywhere and anytime they want, but it does allow the parents some control. All the talk I hear about "Ban vaping for anyone underage" sounds like the goal is to let the government decide, not the parent, and turn the kid into a criminal if they do it.
I'm just saying, if you don't believe we should protect children from vaping, say that. Don't act like it's absurd that someone would want to protect a child.
It's absurd that you believe that if you allow your child to vape, you don't want to protect them.
Now some of you seem to be operating under the mistaken belief that the FDA's job is to only let through chemicals that are 'mostly safe.' That hasn't been true since at least the 60's, when large-scale testing of thalidomide led to over a dozen infants being born with birth defects. Since at least that time, the FDA's charter has been to only let chemicals through that are completely safe. And, vaping VG is not completely safe.
Nothing is completely safe. You are demanding an unreasonable level of safety for vaping. Automobile accidents are the #1 cause of accidental death, but automobiles are still very popular. People sometimes die from Asprin. Water is essential to life, but that doesn't mean you can't drown. Every drug on the market has a list of known side effects, and some drugs don't mix well with others. Pretending that if it isn't completely safe, we can't do it, ignores reality.