Wanted to post this a little earlier.
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Same here. The 69% doesn't look good for us.
I voted yes, because I will have stopped vaping before any of this will come into effect
I did a search on the News24 for "vape". The articles in the results are mainly all the negative propaganda that is making the news in the USA. Nothing about real studies that talk about the positives. The articles that look promising still has elements of "we just don't know" or "it is too soon to tell". I find this horrifying that South Africa's top news site is just reporting on things that can harm this industry. No news on all the scientific studies that prove that it is a safer alternative. No wonder the poll results look like that. 
My vote has been posted. Very surprised on how badly the poll is going.
I did a search on the News24 for "vape". The articles in the results are mainly all the negative propaganda that is making the news in the USA. Nothing about real studies that talk about the positives. The articles that look promising still has elements of "we just don't know" or "it is too soon to tell". I find this horrifying that South Africa's top news site is just reporting on things that can harm this industry. No news on all the scientific studies that prove that it is a safer alternative. No wonder the poll results look like that.
A safer alternative, does not mean it is safe. And if its then not safe, it must be taxed and regulated so people dont just use it as an alternative, but only as a means to stop completely
Im sure a news24 poll will not affect any new laws/regulations, whatever way it goes
Yeah but it goes to show how many people have been misinformed. I'd say stupid people because they can't be arsed to do some research.
One sad perspective is that taxation is inevitable.
This voting thing is a joke, waste of time and a distraction and clearly shows large scale ignorance on the matter.
At the end of the day, just another excuse to take money out of YOUR pocket and transfer it into THEIRS.
You think the government really gives a spit about your health?
Hope I'm wrong.
This voting thing is a joke, waste of time and a distraction and clearly shows large scale ignorance on the matter.
At the end of the day, just another excuse to take money out of YOUR pocket and transfer it into THEIRS.
You think the government really gives a spit about your health?
Hope I'm wrong.
No one says it is safe but it is much safer. Taxing a safer alternative in the same way as something that will definitely kill you or rob you of your quality of life is ridiculous. Do you really think that people will choose vaping over smoking if it is cast in the same light?
Spews24's bias is shown in the wording. "...any smoking is bad..." implies that vaping is a type of smoking (there is no smoke and you know it). The uninformed will obviously say that something similar to smoking is bad. It is like saying that any form of drinking is bad for you. The implication is that we are talking about alcohol and not water of cool drinks.
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Voted. I totally agree with @Puff the Magic Dragon's post. News24 will often/nearly always slant the wording of their polls to achieve an outcome they want. Their reporting is also very biased and substandard in my opinion.
"The lady doth protest too much, methinks"
taxation means people will switch to cheaper and more dangerous alternatives. The government should focus on curbing the illegal cigarettes rather than futher taxing honest tax payers.
Personally I don't think the vaping industry is big enough to make the smallest dent in the dept our treasury is facing with all the failed SOE's. This just sensational cheap politics and reporting.
People don't want to read about somebody's pleasure is healthier than anothers. They want to hear the bad things. And if there is nothing bad they will make something up.
People don't want to read about somebody's pleasure is healthier than anothers. They want to hear the bad things. And if there is nothing bad they will make something up.
Can someone post a link to the poll page please? I can’t find it
Where do i find the voting booth?
Looks like it's gone now!
as per FDA,
Harmful and Potentially Harmful Constituents in Tobacco Products and Tobacco Smoke: Established List
What is in ejuice? Honest question, I don't know. I know PG, VG but what is in that?
Here's an interesting read on an experiment.
Toxicity of the main electronic cigarette components...
Is health really the issue here?
Harmful and Potentially Harmful Constituents in Tobacco Products and Tobacco Smoke: Established List
What is in ejuice? Honest question, I don't know. I know PG, VG but what is in that?
Here's an interesting read on an experiment.
Toxicity of the main electronic cigarette components...
Is health really the issue here?
I drink maybe 3-4 tots brandy a month. Im sure its 100% harmless and will even go as far that doctors would say that small amount is healthy. So why do I have to pay tax on my Brandy? Even on the sugar in the Coke?
Because some people abuse alcohol, make accidents, assault their family or other people, damage their liver, kidney, pancreas, bladder, heart etc.
I vape 400-500ml 3mg juice a month. So why must I be taxed? Because some people will vape 2L 38-48mg nic a month and damage something.
Some people think its cool to vape dual coils, 0.1ohm 120watt and try to get attention blowing these massive clouds everywhere he goes. Now dont be angry at the 15k that voted yes for the taxes. Thank these cloud chasers that irritated that 15k people with their vape in their faces.
Because some people abuse alcohol, make accidents, assault their family or other people, damage their liver, kidney, pancreas, bladder, heart etc.
I vape 400-500ml 3mg juice a month. So why must I be taxed? Because some people will vape 2L 38-48mg nic a month and damage something.
Some people think its cool to vape dual coils, 0.1ohm 120watt and try to get attention blowing these massive clouds everywhere he goes. Now dont be angry at the 15k that voted yes for the taxes. Thank these cloud chasers that irritated that 15k people with their vape in their faces.
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