U.S. E-Cigarette Bans Undermine Decades of Anti-Smoking Efforts

[oplholik]

"Today, cigarette smoking remains the No. 1 cause of preventable death in the United States. So why are cities and towns coast to coast taking harm-reduction alternatives off the shelves while allowing Marlboros to remain?"

E-Cigarette Bans Undermine Decades of Anti-Smoking Efforts

 

[Rossum]

by Michael Siegel. Have we heard of him before?

He's very much on our side.

But I don't accept that "cigarette smoking remains the No. 1 cause of preventable death in the United States". I would suggest that maladies caused by a poor diet are worse now.

 

[bobwho77]

by Michael Siegel. Have we heard of him before?

He's very much on our side.

But I don't accept that "cigarette smoking remains the No. 1 cause of preventable death in the United States". I would suggest that maladies caused by a poor diet are worse now.

I'm pretty sure you remember him (Unless you're getting senile) we've posted/discussed his work on these forums quite often.
For others who might not be familiar with him, here is a link to his blog...

The Rest of the Story: Tobacco and Alcohol News Analysis and Commentary

 

[Rossum]

I'm pretty sure you remember him

Yes, the question was tongue-in-cheek, as indicated by the "wink" smiley.

 

[somdcomputerguy]

"..So why are cities and towns coast to coast taking harm-reduction alternatives off the shelves while allowing Marlboros to remain?"

Haven't even read the article yet, but IMO it's all about the benjamins..

Another IMO statement: Michael Siegel's blog should be read by more poli's and lawmakers and doctors too..