lets have a civil factual debate aboug E-Cigs

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14. Some first hand experience for you

Are they addictive?
Since nicotine IS addictive, one has to PRESUME that the nicotine IS. However, the nicotine is no more addictive than the currently approved FDA nicotine delivery systems known as nicotine patches, gum and lozenges. Also, my GP, Endocrinologist and Cardiologist all agree that nicotine, no matter how it is delivered, is far less addictive than cigarettes.

Are they harmful to ingest?
Again, since the ingredients in ecigarettes are safe in food, body lotions, shampoos, and many everyday items found in all homes today, they are no more harmful than they are in the above items.

Is the second-hand vapor harmful to others?
There is no reason to believe so. See the response to the question directly above.

Should they be limited to adults?
Anything addictive should be limited to adults. Enough. Said.

on edit:
I want to add one thing, though it is not FACT but personal experience.....

I have to believe nicotine is not terribly addictive since once I was down to minimal nicotine (4mg) I found I didn't even need the ecig any longer. Much like the patches, gums and lozenges, graduating the nicotine intake simply meant it was more work to find the nicotine than it was worth and I simply quit using even the ecig. I still have one that I keep charged, just for the possibility that I'll need a cigarette, but I haven't used it in months. It sits on my computer keyboard - just in case. The second one sits in my desk drawer, uncharged and unused.