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jmowreader

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19. I hate to do this, but...

Fri May 6, 2016, 01:05 AM

May 2016

google "exploding e-cig battery." I don't want to post the photos here of what can happen if a battery explodes in your face, but it's brutal.

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Feds Crack Down on E-Cigarettes Industry [View all] Cassiopeia May 2016 OP

I am so against this. If Americans want to get an addiction, let them. It's our life Feeling the Bern May 2016 #1

" Speed limits are another one." Hotler May 2016 #2

I said speed limits, not crossing double yellow lines Feeling the Bern May 2016 #12

So where do you stand on the ACA christx30 May 2016 #20

I think it sucks. Never liked the ACA. I've lived in two countries with single payer plans Feeling the Bern May 2016 #24

So drive your car on a freaking track. I have step-family who work in professional racing... KittyWampus May 2016 #22

I don't street race, but if I can control my car doing 90 on an open freeway with little to no Feeling the Bern May 2016 #23

fine, just don't make me one of your victims when you screw up. Self immolation is just OK for you, bobalew May 2016 #29

No problem. I haven't killed myself yet. And most accidents, according to the DOT, happen within Feeling the Bern May 2016 #32

No thanks lancer78 May 2016 #28

Victimless crime. We love victimless crime in the USA. Feeling the Bern May 2016 #33

Just an aside to your comment Mojorabbit May 2016 #43

Apparently you think it's unfair to you to prevent children from buying e-cigarettes CreekDog May 2016 #25

There's a YUUUUGE difference in restricting e-cigs sales to minors ... brett_jv May 2016 #49

Complete bullshit regulation! They WANT BIG TOBACCO and now BIG VAPE - fuck the FDA!!!!! Baclava May 2016 #3

You got it buddy ... 100% agree ... brett_jv May 2016 #50

Don't forget big pharmaceutical companies losing out too...all those drugs that don't work Baclava May 2016 #66

Did people really think the government... EL34x4 May 2016 #4

Yet they won't legalize marijuana. nt awoke_in_2003 May 2016 #44

Whats in the batteries? Ruby the Liberal May 2016 #5

The batteries need to be capable of high drain demands. Cassiopeia May 2016 #7

And this is an FDA problem? Ruby the Liberal May 2016 #8

I hate to do this, but... jmowreader May 2016 #19

Yes it is Travis_0004 May 2016 #54

The e-cig companies would be the ones to certify the completed assemblies jmowreader May 2016 #56

yeah Travis_0004 May 2016 #59

Use the wrong battery under the hood of your car, and it might explode too. N/T beevul May 2016 #61

getting lithium batteries from the lowest cost supplier bobalew May 2016 #30

Sick of this Nanny State BS n/t OhioChick May 2016 #6

I agree Mnpaul May 2016 #9

This isn't nanny state BS metalbot May 2016 #10

True.. OhioChick May 2016 #11

People should look into making their own E-juice Marrah_G May 2016 #13

That may not be the case at all. Cassiopeia May 2016 #14

I just don't trust lobbyists and congress people. Marrah_G May 2016 #15

That's the catch 22 Cassiopeia May 2016 #16

Small shops will have to sell approved products Doremus May 2016 #36

Yes, but those shops are not MAKING the tobacco they're selling. The mom & pop ecig shops ARE ... brett_jv May 2016 #52

Read the FDA regs.... beevul May 2016 #62

These rules are a GIFT to big tobacco... beevul May 2016 #17

Agreed RobinA May 2016 #38

Vapingwithtwisted420 phazed0 May 2016 #18

except many don't use tobacco. KittyWampus May 2016 #21

How many "small vape shops" are actually making e-cig devices? jmowreader May 2016 #26

Thank you Cassiopeia May 2016 #31

And mine is 6mg and it is listed on the box. Feeling the Bern May 2016 #34

And there is nothing to force that box to be labeled correctly. Cassiopeia May 2016 #41

Same could be said for FDA labels. But don't let your rabid non-smoking ideas Feeling the Bern May 2016 #46

My rabid non smoking ideas. Cassiopeia May 2016 #47

The problem is Budgies Revenge May 2016 #45

THat's on top of the fact that most shops will make you whatever PG/VG ratio you prefer ... brett_jv May 2016 #53

Smart move IMO GOPblows431 May 2016 #27

Anything can be harmful if abused, even food. What is your point? Feeling the Bern May 2016 #35

I stand with that statement. Cassiopeia May 2016 #42

So.... RobinA May 2016 #37

I still use my ecig Cassiopeia May 2016 #40

Well, there's your problem right there ... brett_jv May 2016 #55

Just because they mix it in front of you Cassiopeia May 2016 #63

I thought all nicotine products were regulated/taxed. Sunlei May 2016 #39

Don't believe that nicotine-containing cessation products are taxed like tobacco ... brett_jv May 2016 #57

including tomatoes? Travis_0004 May 2016 #58

Related opinion piece metalbot May 2016 #48

Behind the pay wall, wish I could read it ... there's another you can read about a UK study w/o sub brett_jv May 2016 #60

Weird metalbot May 2016 #64

You can get to it via google metalbot May 2016 #65

Well, let's face it, most lawmakers are too stupid to handle climate change... MichiganVote May 2016 #51