Virginia Attorney General Rules on E cigs

[KitKit]

Storyspinr way to go girl!!!! You did a great job in making this happen!!!

 

[jeanblackwood]

It seems to me the AG did his homework . I wish the rest of the government would do theirs .

 

[AJMoore]

Can we get more folks to comment on this story? The more positive posts the better.

Here's the link again:
Virginia Politics Blog - Battery-operated cigarettes don't violate smoking ban, Cuccinelli says

 

[mpetva]

Attorney General Cuccinelli issues official opinion on E-cigarette
The Mechanicsville Local - news

One of the comments to the article:

You’ve got to be kidding me! Once again the idiot Republicans are backing the industry instead of the health of their constituency. Obviously, any product that emits harmful emissions in such closed and common areas such as restaurants, bars, etc (that were just made illegal in this backwards state by the way) should be outlawed in those areas (the health of the majority should prevail). Allowing the e-cig to be used in such common areas is assinine and should not be allowed.

When the heck is Virginia going to wake up and protect the health of its’ citizens instead of looking out for big business?
Frustrated citizen in Hanover of Hanover County, VA
Apr. 30, 2010 at 02:55 PM

 

[Guineahill]

My faith is restored! A political official who actually took the time to educate himself before rendering an opinion! Now if only all the other political entities out there could do the same....

I commented on both the Post article and the Mechanicsville one.

 

[Vocalek]

Wow! I bet storyspinr is going to be very surprised that she has turned into an "industry." And here, I thought she was a constituent with a health concern.

And finally someone in authority in VA did wake up and protect the health of its citizens.

 

[Storyspinr]

Vocalek, I'm not just an "industry", I'm also a "big business". I'm going to check my bank account again, 'cause I don't seem to remember making enough money to qualify for those definitions.

 

[firechick]

Great Job!!!! If only NY politicians were cut from the same cloth.

 

[Vocalek]

Thought I would share this with you.... Click the picture to enlarge.

 

[pdssoft]

My one warning would be that vapers should not rush into every restaurant in the state and pull out their e-cig. We need to approach this carefully, with as much public education as possible, so nonsmokers realize what the e cig is and that it is not producing secondhand smoke.

You're right, but they'll do it anyway... probably blow it in someone's face too.

 

[Princessdee]

Sadly; too true

 

[sanjosse]

I just tried to make a comment, but was unable to. Anybody else having the same problem?

 

[D103]

awesome job in Virginia. Thing is, restaurants can still refuse service or tell you to put it away etc. and I can see that happening. PLaces with bars may actually promote them and be vapor friendly, others will freak out on you. I may have to carry the new DH guidance with me and a copy of the webpage. Being in Va, I am waiting to see how much of the local news picks up on this.

Hey maybe Virginians should print up a bunch of those Personal Vapors decals someone posted on here several weeks ago - I really like them and have been using them

 

[KitKit]

Well with the ruling in hand I went to my local pub and was told no problem you can vape in here and was asked by the owner where can I get one? ( prior to this she said no because of the VDH ruling). Thank you storyspiner!

 

[Storyspinr]

Way to go, KitKat. Our first tangible success from the ruling. I hope everyone is as polite as you obviously were.

I think the decals are a good idea, so long as it's obvious what it is referring to. A lot of people have never heard of e cigs, let alone seen one. That's why it is so important to be cautious in using them; the last thing a restaurant owner wants is other customers freaking out because they think someone is smoking. That's a sure way to kill our welcome.

 

[Vocalek]

Great news! Got a call from a reporter at Channel 8 TV News in Richmond. He is on his way right now to interview Storyspnr. Details at 6 and 11 (we hope).

 

[MsSki]

I hope it makes it to TV did it make to the papers?
Tara

 

[Vocalek]

Print/electronic results to date:

Newspapers
Washington Post: Virginia Politics Blog - Battery-operated cigarettes don't violate smoking ban, Cuccinelli says
Mechanicsville Local: The Mechanicsville Local - news

Electronic Media
Facebook:
Washington Post -- Virginia Politics | Facebook
Chris Peace Website:
Attorney General Cuccinelli issues official opinion on E-cigarette • Chris Peace
Numerous blogs including
Electronic Cigarettes today microbeerhomebrewingkit

 

[D103]

Great news! Got a call from a reporter at Channel 8 TV News in Richmond. He is on his way right now to interview Storyspnr. Details at 6 and 11 (we hope).

That is Excellent news!!! I cannot wait to read the transcripts from the interview. I still can't express the emotion I felt when I read the reasoned, fair, and courageous comments and ultimate decision from Virginia's Delegate and Attorney General. There truly still is Hope in all this madness and it is heartening to know we still have "authentic leaders" who act in behalf of the People and who sincerely interpret the law and not "bend and twist it" to their own personal gains.

 

[Vocalek]

Ta-da! This is one excellent report

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