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Trump administration plans to ban sale of flavored electronic cigarettes - krunkk - 09-11-2019
“The Trump Administration is making it clear that we intend to clear the market of flavored e-cigarettes to reverse the deeply concerning epidemic of youth e-cigarette use that is impacting children, families, schools and communities,” Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar said in a statement. “We will not stand idly by as these products become an on-ramp to combustible cigarettes or nicotine addiction for a generation of youth.”
"A lot of people think vaping is wonderful, is great ... It's really not," Trump said. "We have to find out the extent of the problems… it’s so new … but we’re going to find out."
Trump pledged "strong rules and regulations" and said he would be report back in the next couple of weeks.
The American Vaping Association said it was disappointed in the president's decision to take direction from "anti-vaping activists," such as former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg.
"A ban will remove life-changing options from the market that have been used by several million American adults to quit smoking," the association said.
The governor of Michigan, which last week became the first state to prohibit sales of most flavored e-cigarettes to curb the underage vaping epidemic, applauded the administration for following its lead, calling it "a bold step."
“This is great news for our kids, our families, and our overall public health," Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said in a statement. "Right now, companies are getting our kids hooked on nicotine by marketing flavors like apple juice, bubble gum, and candy.
The ban in Michigan, which will take effect in a few weeks, will cover both online and in-store sales of all e-cigarette flavors except tobacco.
San Francisco was the first major U.S. city to ban e-cigarettes, in a measure city supervisors passed unanimously in June
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/trump-administration-meeting-address-vaping-crisis-n1052396
RE: Trump administration plans to ban sale of flavored electronic cigarettes - mothered - 09-11-2019
Quote:"A lot of people think vaping is wonderful, is great ... It's really not," Trump said.A few friends of mine actually quit cigarette smoking, by substituting the habit with vaping, so I totally disagree with the above statement.
RE: Trump administration plans to ban sale of flavored electronic cigarettes - krunkk - 09-11-2019
Quote:A few friends of mine actually quit cigarette smoking, by substituting the habit with vaping, so I totally disagree with the above statement.you are arguing with an american politician, the literal definition of an opportunist
RE: Trump administration plans to ban sale of flavored electronic cigarettes - mothered - 09-11-2019
(09-11-2019, 09:27 PM)krunkk Wrote:Quote:A few friends of mine actually quit cigarette smoking, by substituting the habit with vaping, so I totally disagree with the above statement.you are arguing with an american politician, the literal definition of an opportunist
I'm not arguing, but rather stating a fact.
RE: Trump administration plans to ban sale of flavored electronic cigarettes - krunkk - 09-11-2019
(09-11-2019, 09:31 PM)mothered Wrote:(09-11-2019, 09:27 PM)krunkk Wrote:Quote:A few friends of mine actually quit cigarette smoking, by substituting the habit with vaping, so I totally disagree with the above statement.you are arguing with an american politician, the literal definition of an opportunist
I'm not arguing, but rather stating a fact.
well said
RE: Trump administration plans to ban sale of flavored electronic cigarettes - Narco781 - 09-12-2019
If you’re going to ban Juuls ban cigarettes or else it defeats the purpose
RE: Trump administration plans to ban sale of flavored electronic cigarettes - Oni - 09-12-2019
Should probably pay more attention to which liquids/devices are killing people, rather than ban them outright. Don't vape personally, but it's been proven to be safer than cigarettes. People should be able to enjoy different flavors, at their own peril.
RE: Trump administration plans to ban sale of flavored electronic cigarettes - xxtripodxx - 09-12-2019
I am vaping for 5 years now and it helped me quit smoking almost 2 pack a day. I am at zero Nic for over a year, I love flavors, I love the taste, it's like having a candy, or a dessert without the calories in it
hehehehe!
RE: Trump administration plans to ban sale of flavored electronic cigarettes - Oni - 09-13-2019
(09-12-2019, 03:09 PM)xxtripodxx Wrote: I am vaping for 5 years now and it helped me quit smoking almost 2 pack a day. I am at zero Nic for over a year, I love flavors, I love the taste, it's like having a candy, or a dessert without the calories in it
Have friends with serious health implications from smoking that much. Glad it helped you quit. Hope it remains available.
RE: Trump administration plans to ban sale of flavored electronic cigarettes - Jiggly - 09-13-2019
I do think there is a real problem with young adults and teens jumping on the vape train. I'm referring specifically to the people who started vaping because their friends vape and it tastes nice, not because they were smoking cigarettes and want to quit. However, this is not the way to do it. Simply banning something does not solve the real problem and can cause problems for other individuals who rely on flavoured e-cigs to help them make better, healthier choices.
Young people should be taught (perhaps in schools, like they are with cigs) of the dangers of vaping. Nobody should be ignorant of the health risks they pose, but equally the government of the US shouldn't be ignorant of the health solutions they provide for those who need them.