Posted by alexandra_k on March 23, 2021, at 2:47:42
In reply to Re: German lunatic politicians: 800%tax onE-Cig-Liquid, posted by Lamdage22 on March 16, 2021, at 5:23:28
yes. now. yes.
it does seem to be less harmful than smoking.
but whether or not it is less harmful than smoking depends on what they put in the vape substance. and it's not really regulated. so, whether it will remain less harmful is an open question.
it is trading one addition for another.
literally.
the tobacco companies are shifting their monies over so they can profit from sales of vapeing stuff rather than smoking stuff.
when i walk down the street and i get a whiff of... what smells (often) like caremelising sugar...
it wasn't so long ago they were trying to regulate against alcoholic ice-blocks because they were intentionally marketing to children.
they are still at it. and whoever has the authority to regulate is either on the the take or dragging their heels because....
i guess because they are on the take.
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