WHO urges ban on e-cigarettes because they "normalize" smoking

[Devaper]

http://tobaccoanalysis.blogspot.co.uk/2012/10/world-health-organization-urges.html

"The World Health Organization is arguing that electronic cigarettes should be banned because their use "normalizes" smoking and that a ban on these products would result in the "de-normalization" of smoking.

It should be noted that the WHO's advice on electronic cigarettes has a significant influence on many countries' regulatory decisions on electronic cigarettes. For example, Qatar recently announced a ban on electronic cigarettes and cited the WHO's recommendations as a major factor in its decision."

Personally, I don't know of anyone who ever started smoking because they saw someone vaping. I do know of several, however, who are thankful for the chance to vape, because it is the only way they were able to quit the stinkies.

 

[Devaper]

The benefits of vaping continue to be ignored:

Tobacco harm reduction ignored, as usual - ACSH

 

[Petrodus]

WHO argues e-cigarettes should be banned because their use "normalizes" smoking

Ya mean e-cigs pose no health concerns ??
Just ban them because it reminds people of tobacco

 

[zapped]

Next thing ya know they will recommend banning kool-aid because it normalizes drinking alcohol.

 

[Vocalek]

Link to the WHO Report itself: http://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/10665/75811/1/FCTC_COP5_13-en.pdf

 

[DC2]

Personally, I don't know of anyone ...ally important to people that have an agenda.

 

[ECBuggie]

Yes I have read it at Dr-Siegel's blog and commented on it.

I must say that I am apalled by WHO's audacity to be so blatantly wrong.
If they succeed to make my government impose that ban, I am not going to be a law-abiding citizen I've been all my life. I'm going to become a part of the black market, whether as only consumer or as both consumer and supplier. Because if my government decides to act criminally, I will oppose the criminals and stand up for my own rights.

As a matter of fact, all these bans, attempts to ban and smearing campaigns already have had a considerable influence and it can be clearly seen anywhere.
This evening I came accross a reputable article site. I am not going to name them, because they don't deserve it. Here is what I found in editorial guidelines

3• Any content that promotes or encourages the use of tobacco or tobacco related products is prohibited.
Examples of prohibited tobacco or tobacco related products include:
• Cigarettes, cigars, tobacco, tobacco alternatives (such as kretek and cloves)
• The description or promotion of any inhalant paraphernalia such as pipes, hookahs, shisha pipes, water pipes, bongs, rolling paper, or vaporizer
• Article content or links that promote or describe the use of electronic cigarettes

SO, you are not even allowed to describe electronic cigarettes, whereas others can both describe and promote their or someone ese's products.

ECB

 

[haiqu]

Next thing ya know they will recommend banning kool-aid because it normalizes drinking alcohol.

We're all bozos on this bus
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[haiqu]

By the way, the author Dr Siegel comes out swinging AGAINST the WHO later in that article. We have a well-qualified ally here, nice!!

 

[haiqu]

Now this bit invites comment:

"It should be noted that the WHO's advice on electronic cigarettes has a significant influence on many countries' regulatory decisions on electronic cigarettes. For example, Qatar recently announced a ban on electronic cigarettes and cited the WHO's recommendations as a major factor in its decision."

OK, so when the WHO points out that Qatar sounds like catarrh and insists they change the name of their country, will they comply?

 

[rothenbj]

Heck, I would think encouraging E cig usage would normalize vaping, at least that's been my experience. Smokers convert and those opposed to smoking are just fine being around vapers. It's the smoke silly WHO.

 

[grandmato5]

WHO argues e-cigarettes should be banned because their use "normalizes" smoking

Ya mean e-cigs pose no health concerns ??
Just ban them because it reminds people of tobacco

Yep, I've been given that argument recently against my vaping from people where I work. They came out and said, it doesnt matter to them if my ecigs are a health danger or not, they "look" like I'm smoking so they dont want me vaping In my case I guess its the only argument they could come up with when they tried to tell me that the second hand nicotine in my ecigs was dangerous and I told them there was NO nicotine in my ecig as I vaped zero nicotine. And by the way, this wasnt about vaping inside the building, this was for vaping outside in the parking lot. 8-o

 

[Petrodus]

Unfortunately ...
Many consider those who smoke AND those who switched to vaping
as SUB-HUMANS ... Proof: "You're Nothing but a Smoker"

Edit:
Actually, BP and the FDA has the same attitude.
Smokers are just a commodity (cash cows)
They know the general public's attitude regarding smokers.
If some die ... No big deal ... They're just smokers

 

[firechick]

Yep, I've been given that argument recently against my vaping from people where I work. They came out and said, it doesnt matter to them if my ecigs are a health danger or not, they "look" like I'm smoking so they dont want me vaping In my case I guess its the only argument they could come up with when they tried to tell me that the second hand nicotine in my ecigs was dangerous and I told them there was NO nicotine in my ecig as I vaped zero nicotine. And by the way, this wasnt about vaping inside the building, this was for vaping outside in the parking lot. 8-o

This sounds like you and I work at the same facility. Unfortunately, too many NY employers have that opinion. It is an interesting place to live, isn't it?

 

[rothenbj]

This sounds like you and I work at the same facility. Unfortunately, too many NY employers have that opinion. It is an interesting place to live, isn't it?

HeHe, found you hiding out in the vaping world I see.

 

[Vocalek]

Unfortunately ...
Many consider those who smoke AND those who switched to vaping
as SUB-HUMANS ... Proof: "You're Nothing but a Smoker"

Edit:
Actually, BP and the FDA has the same attitude.
Smokers are just a commodity (cash cows)
They know the general public's attitude regarding smokers.
If some die ... No big deal ... They're just smokers

Well, then, it appears that their "Demonization of Smokers" campaign is working.

 

[Petrodus]

Is working ??
It already worked ... Years ago

 

[Petrodus]

Related article:
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“What it really comes down to is that the WHO simply cannot tolerate the fact that something which looks like smoking could possibly be a good thing, even if it is saving thousands of lives,” Siegel wrote on his blog. “And so once again, it becomes clear that the WHO’s primary concern is not health, but ideology.”