I think if the fda's purpose is to protect public health through tobacco regulation, they have really missed the boat. So much so that I would argue they didn't just miss the boat, but are intentionally acting counter to their states goals. Why? I guess that's debatable. I have my beliefs. I think by being contentious to the ends market instead of working with it, they are doing great harm to public health and missing an opportunity like has never been seen before to reduce the damage done by tobacco. The fact is, everyone knows and has always known government regulation was eminent. Sensible regulations would have been embraced, and the populace would've have embraced harm reduction in this fashion as well. As it stands, most of the populace will follow the fda lead, and the great opportunity is missed. There may be a chance to revive this chance later down the road. Then again, there may not be. Uncle Sam blew it. Anyone surprised? Hopefully the industry is strong enough to fight back and/or survive this. Either way, I will survive it. Please sign, email, call, and support vendors who fight. If this holds up, it may be decades before the government reverses its stance. Many sick and dead that didn't have to be by then.
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