At a time when the government is ostensibly trying to cut health costs, why is it trying to ban something that might help people quit smoking tobacco, perhaps the most devastating health problem in the U.S.?
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) held a press conference late last month to scare Americans about the so-called “e-cigarette” — claiming it was loaded with harmful “toxins” and “carcinogens.” The agency was implicitly saying: Stay away from these newfangled, untested cigarette substitutes — better ..read more
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This is a message from Matt Salmon, the president of the Electronic Cigarette Associaltion.
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By John E. Calfee
June 2, 2009, 11:01 am
Both the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal carried front-page stories today (in the Journal, atop the Marketplace section rather than p. A1) on “e-cigarettes,” something most of us never heard of until the past few weeks or not until today. Most e-cigarettes come from China. They have been around for a couple of years but only recently reached the $100 million mark in annual sales. In a sense, e-cigarettes ..read more
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — As more cities ban smoking in restaurants and bars, there is a newer product to the United States that makers claim you can still smoke indoors. It’s under fire from cities across the country, the Food and Drug Administration and a metro parent.
If you’ve been to the mall lately, you may have seen a kiosk selling electronic cigarettes. We’ve found the kiosks at Independence Center and Oak Park mall.
If you walk past the kiosk at Oak ..read more
As the debate heats up concerning the use of electronic cigarettes, Electronic Cigarette Association (ECA) President Matt Salmon today encouraged those involved in this discussion to carefully and honestly study how these devices work and recognize that the more than one million adult committed smokers, who use electronic cigarettes, are seeking an alternative to combustible cigarettes that contain a multitude of toxic, harmful chemicals.
The debate on these devices has intensified in recent months as events have fueled and focused attention on electronic cigarettes, including a front-page story ..read more
So I’m blabbing away the other day as a guest on the WIBW-AM 580 talk show “On the Other Hand” when I glance into the control room and see the producer taking a drag on a cigarette.
No joke. Even though the studio is smoke-free, the guy was sparking up right there in front of Raubin Pierce and Dave Relihan and God and everybody.
A case of insubordination? A quick fix while the boss was looking the other way?
No and no. He ..read more
James Watt, who is the Vice Chair of the Electronic Cigarette Association did a phone interview with Bill Cunningham on his radio show today. The interview was specifically about those who wish to include the electronic cigarette in smoking bans. You can use the audio player below to listen to the interview.
Transcript of October 26th, 2009 Interview of James Watt, ECA Vice Chair, on the Bill Cunningham Show on News Radio 700 WLW
BC is Bill Cunningham JW is James Watt
BC Let’s ..read more
Electronic cigarettes are opening a new front in the tobacco wars as state and local lawmakers try to restrict the product, which may allow users to circumvent smoking bans.
The battery-powered device is made up of a cartridge containing nicotine, flavoring and chemicals. It turns nicotine, which is addictive, into a vapor that is inhaled. Users say they’re “vaping,” not smoking.
E-cigarettes are used by at least a half-million Americans, says Matt Salmon, head of the Electronic Cigarette Association.
“People who smoke ought ..read more
