I was a tobacco smoker for 30 years, at least a pack a day, sometimes more. I enjoy smoking. I had no real intention to quit, however there was always that nagging shadow of potential health issues. I first became aware of electronic cigarettes through a negative press statement made by a health agency! I decided to investigate for myself. Interestingly I found no evidence of any physical harm attributable to electronic cigarettes, but rather a myriad of benefits when compared to tobacco cigarettes or nicotine replacement products: – far cheaper economically than tobacco or nicotine replacement products or drugs – no second hand smoke – no lingering odour on clothes or in the car – no refuse/butts to dispose of – avoidance of hundreds of chemicals – the e-liquid varieties available are actually far better tasting than tobacco cigarettes – no toxic or harmful side effects (I have spoken to at least a dozen people who reported having hallucinations/depression while taking Chantix, stopped and went back to smoking cigarettes) I switched completely to e-cigarettes almost a year ago. I have saved thousands of dollars and no longer worry about harming my health. What tobacco smokers will discover after switching to e-cigs is that they will no longer feel a compulsion to smoke anything. I no longer believe that it’s nicotine that’s driving one’s addiction, it’s other additives in tobacco products. I do not believe that anyone attempting to vilify, tax or otherwise interfere with the e-cig market is doing so from altruistic motives. I have not met anyone who has switched from smoking cigarettes to vaping e-cigs who regrets their decision. I certainly don’t!