About a week ago, I was "spreading the word" about A Billion Lives and it was suggested I write an article for the "free press", local news paper, so I picked up a copy of "The Peoples Paper" (The actual name of the paper!) And the first thing I saw was this ad, top right corner, FRONT PAGE!
Following is the response I 'll be sending "The People's Paper". Before I do, (I have until the 10th. of next month to submit an article, limited to 700 words. This is 510. Hmmm, coincidence??? You know. "510 threads", oh well, whatever, anyway...) I was hoping to get some responses , suggestions and insight from the ECF membership. So, read on and LMK.
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What’s Wrong With This Ad?
It is misleading and uses “scare tactics” to serve the poster’s agenda.
First, the “WARNING” label is only a “recommendation” by The Flavor Extract Manufacturer’s Association, an extension of the FDA, who recently declared war on vaping and vapor products to protect the donations & tax dollars from Big Pharmaceutical & Big Tobacco.
Second, the “WARNING” “recommendation” only applies to manufacturers, since the concentration of chemical compounds is hundreds to thousands of times higher in the production process. F.E.M.A. (yes, the same acronym as that “other” Government agency that also can’t seem to do anything right) is also the agency who “missed” the hazards of diacetyl until the microwave popcorn industry was sued for millions of dollars for using it in their butter flavoring. A chemical that vapers don’t want and have self regulated out of e-liquids.
The flavorings used in e-liquids ONLY come from the same FOOD & DRINK flavor manufacturers that provide ALL of the flavorings and extracts we ALL consume EVERY DAY.
Third, the “Haz-Mat” suit is a requirement in any sterile environment and is meant as much to protect the FOOD & BEVERAGE product from contamination as anything and I for one, am thankful for the consideration. It also brings into question what exactly is the technician mixing, since there is a “Radioactive Materials” placard conspicuously placed, just out of focus, in the background. It scares the hell out of me but I doubt that radioactive material is used in the production of FOOD & BEVERAGE Flavorings. (Subliminal messages are illegal in advertising, BTW)
Forth, it was a “darling” touch to label the e-liquid bottle with, “Bubble Gum” “E-Liquid” and give it a “pretty” pink and baby blue color. The obvious implication being that the vapor industry is geared toward “The Children”. As an adult male well over 55, I can tell you unequivocally that I still enjoy Bubble Gum, Gummy Bears, Pie, Ice Cream, Cotton Candy, Skittles and a host of other “Junk Food”. As a “vaper” I can also tell you that these flavorings have helped curb my junk food consumption, helping me to shed a few extra unwanted pounds. In addition, there are laws already in place to prevent “The Children” from purchasing vapor products, the same as tobacco, No One Under 21.
This isn’t about “Public Health” or “Protecting the Children”. It’s about MONEY and the BILLIONS of dollars “they” are “loosing” thanks to vaping. The only Smoking Cession product that actually works and has been proven by the Royal College of Physicians (Great Britain) to be AT LEAST 95% and likely as much as 99% SAFER than smoking.
All I’m asking is that you don’t let them scare you into believing things that are at the very least, “misrepresentations”. Hopefully it’s not too much to ask for you to have an open mind, do your own research and THINK FOR YOURSELF.
What’s at stake? #A Billion Lives! That’s how many lives are estimated to be lost to smoking related deaths this century.
Vaping is NOT smoking.
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I look forward to your responses. Thanks in advance for your insightful advice. Please keep in mind that any response must be respectful and FACTUAL with verifiable documentation to back it up, if necessary. Credibility and a reasonable amount of courtesy are the only way we are going to win each little battle. TRUTH is our weapon.
Vape On!
Von Vape
Following is the response I 'll be sending "The People's Paper". Before I do, (I have until the 10th. of next month to submit an article, limited to 700 words. This is 510. Hmmm, coincidence??? You know. "510 threads", oh well, whatever, anyway...) I was hoping to get some responses , suggestions and insight from the ECF membership. So, read on and LMK.
_______________________________________________________________________
What’s Wrong With This Ad?
It is misleading and uses “scare tactics” to serve the poster’s agenda.
First, the “WARNING” label is only a “recommendation” by The Flavor Extract Manufacturer’s Association, an extension of the FDA, who recently declared war on vaping and vapor products to protect the donations & tax dollars from Big Pharmaceutical & Big Tobacco.
Second, the “WARNING” “recommendation” only applies to manufacturers, since the concentration of chemical compounds is hundreds to thousands of times higher in the production process. F.E.M.A. (yes, the same acronym as that “other” Government agency that also can’t seem to do anything right) is also the agency who “missed” the hazards of diacetyl until the microwave popcorn industry was sued for millions of dollars for using it in their butter flavoring. A chemical that vapers don’t want and have self regulated out of e-liquids.
The flavorings used in e-liquids ONLY come from the same FOOD & DRINK flavor manufacturers that provide ALL of the flavorings and extracts we ALL consume EVERY DAY.
Third, the “Haz-Mat” suit is a requirement in any sterile environment and is meant as much to protect the FOOD & BEVERAGE product from contamination as anything and I for one, am thankful for the consideration. It also brings into question what exactly is the technician mixing, since there is a “Radioactive Materials” placard conspicuously placed, just out of focus, in the background. It scares the hell out of me but I doubt that radioactive material is used in the production of FOOD & BEVERAGE Flavorings. (Subliminal messages are illegal in advertising, BTW)
Forth, it was a “darling” touch to label the e-liquid bottle with, “Bubble Gum” “E-Liquid” and give it a “pretty” pink and baby blue color. The obvious implication being that the vapor industry is geared toward “The Children”. As an adult male well over 55, I can tell you unequivocally that I still enjoy Bubble Gum, Gummy Bears, Pie, Ice Cream, Cotton Candy, Skittles and a host of other “Junk Food”. As a “vaper” I can also tell you that these flavorings have helped curb my junk food consumption, helping me to shed a few extra unwanted pounds. In addition, there are laws already in place to prevent “The Children” from purchasing vapor products, the same as tobacco, No One Under 21.
This isn’t about “Public Health” or “Protecting the Children”. It’s about MONEY and the BILLIONS of dollars “they” are “loosing” thanks to vaping. The only Smoking Cession product that actually works and has been proven by the Royal College of Physicians (Great Britain) to be AT LEAST 95% and likely as much as 99% SAFER than smoking.
All I’m asking is that you don’t let them scare you into believing things that are at the very least, “misrepresentations”. Hopefully it’s not too much to ask for you to have an open mind, do your own research and THINK FOR YOURSELF.
What’s at stake? #A Billion Lives! That’s how many lives are estimated to be lost to smoking related deaths this century.
Vaping is NOT smoking.
________________________________________________________________________
I look forward to your responses. Thanks in advance for your insightful advice. Please keep in mind that any response must be respectful and FACTUAL with verifiable documentation to back it up, if necessary. Credibility and a reasonable amount of courtesy are the only way we are going to win each little battle. TRUTH is our weapon.
Vape On!
Von Vape 
Every detail is important. 
Accurate, documented TRUTH is all we have going for us in this fight and the same ol' cliché responses will only punch holes in our life raft. 
less as long as their Mercedes is topped off with premium and the lake house is fully stocked with wine, steak & lobster. 
