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My wife and I both smoke, and in an effort cut down (to eventually quit), we got e-cigarettes. These have proven to us to be most effective, and are nice because the concept is SO much cheaper than "real" cigarettes, nowhere NEAR the chemicals and no tobacco, and there is absolutely no smell what so ever - the "smoke" is actually vapor. This was a question posed on MSNBC's website recently, based on an article that says that the US D.O.T. may "ban" the use of e-cigarettes on flights. There is absolutely no reason to at all. There is no second-hand harm that can be done, no smell, the vapor "trail" evaporates in about one full second, it's like one isn't even smoking at all. I'm not posing this question as a quest for anyone to "pick sides" with me or anything like that, I'm just curious to hear others' thoughts and opinions on the matter. Personally, I don't see why not. I think e-cigarettes are a safe solution, and SECOND-HAND-harm-free, to where I could be sitting next to a non-smoker, who hates cigarettes, and if they didn't see me puff on it, they wouldn't even know...! I my opinion, I think it's the fact that DOT probably ran out of things to ban/control, so now they're picking on this. I've sat net to people on flights that smelled like they haven't showered in 3 months. I've sat next to people chewing the most GOD AWFUL flavor chewing gum or wearing the most repugnant perfume. All these things would offend me more than a stupid e-cigarette that no one even knows about unless you tell them. Just my two cents... (for reference, here is the MSNBC article) |
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As long as they can't be used to hide a detonation/explosive device, and there is no combustion or RF interference- yes, they should be allowed. From a Public Health POV, tobacco harm reduction should be promoted in any way possible, and allowing eCigs on flights is one of those ways. Disclaimer: I used to smoke (even on Airplanes!), currently use Snus, but have never used an eCig, so take my comments with a grain of salt. |
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I personally rather like the e-cigs. I don't smoke and have no intention of starting, but if I did - I think they are a safer(ish, as they still have nicotine attributes) alternative to actual cigarettes. As for them being on airplanes, I don't see the problem. Perhaps the amount of people who might complain would be a deterrent from allowing them - I can picture anyone who "vapors" (as opposed to "smokes") one would be dealing with a lot of evil glares, questions, and possibly very angry passengers. A lot of people that don't know how to mind their own business and aren't educated on e-cigs yet. And if I'm correct, some of the flavored (um, oils?) have a certain smell that comes along with the vapors - I've never experienced a bad one, but that's what I understand. |
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You can really think about the safety issues with this one. You have a rigid metal object in your mouth. If the plane, train, or car for that matter bucks back or forward enough you will end up with it lodged in the soft tissue in your mouth or throat. Hard enough and it may penetrate bone. I use a very sweet e-liquid in a soft plastic bottle to just drip on my tongue when the situation gets dicey. Being from a cold climate outside is a good place because the real cold damages the cigarettes too. I've burned out four atomizers this winter so far. |
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Here is a link to Wikipedia about the studies done on the issue. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fog_machine |
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Chiefdoobie, All the herbal medication that one can take is not FDA approved either, but we do not hear much about them being banned.. guess it is just too big of a business or might offend the health minded population with all their herbal and "natural cures" I am suggesting you are one of them.. just food for thought. I vape an e-cig and think they are a great alternative to smoking. I would hope they would like you vape on the airplane..The only objection I can see that they could offer is the security issue. |
So this was never banned? Wow, I thought it would be.