@_RootsofReality Go ahead -> name one thing that’s risk-free.

@PantherNoster @_RootsofReality Being born is the start of a life filled with risks. There are no guarantees in life. One person lives to a 100, another dies from a freak accident at 15.

@_RootsofReality @PantherNoster It's the same with alcohol. Should people who drink be banned from drinking because others may start drinking? If people would stop posting misleading information about vaping & instead promote it as it is intended, a THR product, then people could make informed decisions.

@_RootsofReality @PantherNoster I'm not against adults choosing to drink alcohol or smoke. I'd like to see more tolerance and understanding towards the millions of smokers who have not been able to quit have the opportunity to use a much less harmful product. It's not an unreasonable hope.

@Juliemkal @PantherNoster I definitely welcome smokers trying to quit to use vaping. I am concerned about vaping companies preying on teenagers who have never smoked. Both things can be true.

@_RootsofReality @PantherNoster My hope is that in time, THR will be an option for millions of smokers. I, too, want to protect teenagers. With education, less appealing packaging, & hefty penalties for people who sell to minors, kids will be protected, and adults will be able to access harm reduction products

@_RootsofReality @PantherNoster To protect kids, two things are required One is sensible regulated rules for sales & marketing. Prohibition creates a black market that no one can control. The other is good parenting. I'm a realist and know that some kids will still rebel, but we help them like we always have