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In reply to the discussion: Surprise opposition derails Emanuel’s e-cigarette ban [View all]davidthegnome
(2,983 posts)4. I'm curious as to why he's attempting to ban them.
What evidence do we have that they are unhealthy? Do the -cigs containing nicotine (sp?) give off dangerous secondhand vapor or something? Is there any reason to believe that these are as harmful as cigarettes?
I know that they were quickly banned in most public places, but I don't know anything as to whether or not they're dangerous to anyone other than the one inhaling them.
Does the ban pertain to all sales or does it just forbid use in public places?
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Vapor has a distinct smell from smoke, but yes, it still smells "weedy" so to speak.
nomorenomore08
Dec 2013
#37
'a recent federal analysis that found vapors from e-cigarettes contain carcinogens...'
onehandle
Dec 2013
#25