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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-17-2015 C9 FallquistLomeli, Monique MAR 17 2015 Subject: FW: Vapor products are not Tabaco products JUNCIL MEETING: p 7/1 NO.: - - - -- Original Message---- - From: Todd [ mailto:tfallguist @hotmaii.corn] Sent: Tuesday, March 17, 2015 12:09 PM To: Christianson, Carlyn; Carpenter, Dan; Rivoire, Dan; E -mail Council Website; Marx, Jan; Ashbaugh, John Subject: Vapor products are not Tabaco products Vapor products are not Tabaco products please don't treat then the same without knowing the facts.. First I am onboard with all laws and rules regulating the product to ensure the user is aware of all ingredients and ensuring they are using a safe product. However to impose laws that treat Vapor products the same way as Tabaco products is ridicules. And if this is how are government is heading then it just makes me wonder how much big Tabaco is paying you for your position. Below are the myths and facts I use every day when explaining Vapor products. Myth #1: Vapor from e- cigarettes is just like second hand smoke. Fact: This could not be farther from the truth. Vapor is literally vapor, not smoke, or any tobacco byproduct or constituent. E- cigarette vapor has no smell, no lingering odor, or anything to it that will offend bystanders. Myth #2: E- cigarettes are bad for you because nicotine is bad for you. Therefore, they are not much different than tobacco smoke. Fact: This is just plain wrong. While nicotine is very addictive, studies have shown its effects on the body to be minimal. The problem with traditional cigarettes is the additives, smoke and chemicals, not so much the nicotine. Myth #3: E- cigarettes are dangerous because no one really knows what's in them. Fact: Not the case when you are dealing with a reputable company. Any legit e- cigarette brand will disclose ingredients, so you truly do know what's in them. And if you do your research on every ingredient, you'll definitely know what you're inhaling. Myth #4: E- cigarettes can explode in your face. Fact: Not true in general terms, unless you tinker with e- liquid, use batteries not specified for your model, or plainly disregard instructions. Learn as much as you can beforehand, and you will see that the vast majority of e- cigarettes will not explode in your face if you are using them according to the manufacturer's directions. Myth #5: E- cigarettes are more expensive than traditional cigs. Fact: Depends on the brand, but for the most part electronic cigarettes are generally more efficient in every way, especially when it comes to cost! EverSmoke, just like many brands, are priced very competitively, and refills cost significantly less than traditional cigarettes. Myth #6: E- cigarettes contain chemicals too. Fact: Again, depends on the brand, but generally no. If people are marketing and selling dangerous things, and falsifying them, chances are it will catch up big time. Choose your brand wisely, research the market, and go for a trusted brand. Myth #7: E- cigarettes can cause cancer, too Fact: Not true. Studies are emerging that dispel this myth. Electronic cigarettes contain no tobacco and leave behind no tar, so the main carcinogenic components are not present to create a problem, like cigarette smoke. Myth #8: E- cigarettes do not contain nicotine Fact: Yes and no. You can have cartridges with different levels of nicotine, ranging from 6mg -18mg with EverSmoke for instance, as well as Omg nicotine cartridges if you choose to go that route. While the nicotine levels may vary, most electronic cigarette companies do offer nicotine -free options. Myth #9: E- cigarettes taste bad. Fact: If there is one thing I love, it's the great flavors! Everyone's got different tastes and different ideas of what's "good," and especially in the early days of electronic cigarettes, there were many reports of them leaving a bad taste in the mouth. Things have changed since then however, and most brands recognize the importance of having pleasing flavors! Myth #10: E- cigarettes are more addictive than regular cigs. Fact: Not true. Maybe more addictive in the pleasurable sense and the convenience factors, but you will not crave the nicotine in electronic cigarettes any more than you did with tobacco. Myth #11: Vapor from e- cigarettes is just like second hand smoke. Fact: This could not be farther from the truth. Vapor is literally vapor, not smoke, or any tobacco byproduct or constituent. E- cigarette vapor has no smell, no lingering odor, or anything to it that will offend bystanders.