Wednesday, October 3, 2012

ANTZ CHECK #5: E-cigarettes will lead to smoking

Follow my new "ANTZ Check" Series as I "fact check" the various ways the ANTZ (Anti Nicotine and Tobacco Zealots) deceive the public about smoke-free alternatives. Each ANTZ Check will be for one specific lie to keep it short and simple (and easy to link to if you are in a debate or just looking for facts.)

RATING:
EGO BOOSTER
THE LIE:
E-cigarettes will not only cause ex-smokers to resume smoking, but will also act as a "gateway" to smoking for youth.

Tuesday, October 2, 2012

ANTZ CHECK #4: There is no (scientific) evidence

Follow my "ANTZ Check" Series as I "fact check" the various ways the ANTZ (Anti Nicotine and Tobacco Zealots) deceive the public about smoke-free alternatives. Each ANTZ Check will be for one specific lie to keep it short and simple (and easy to link to if you are in a debate or just looking for facts.)

RATING:
B*** S*** LIE
THE LIE:
The ANTZ continue to claim that there is "no evidence" that e-cigarettes are safe and/or effective smoking cessation products or safer than smoking. The phrase "scientific evidence" is often used so they can later dismiss any evidence that doesn't fit their definition of "scientific."

Monday, October 1, 2012

ANTZ CHECK #3: Not a safe alternative to smoking

Follow my "ANTZ Check" Series as I "fact check" the various ways the ANTZ (Anti Nicotine and Tobacco Zealots) deceive the public about smoke-free alternatives. Each ANTZ Check will be for one specific lie to keep it short and simple (and easy to link to if you are in a debate or just looking for facts.)

RATING:
TRUTH TWISTER
THE LIE:
E-cigarettes and smoke-free tobacco products are not a safe alternative to smoking.

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