My name is Edward McCain. I am 45 years old. It is currently 23May2013 I smoked since the age of 19. I can sum this up in one short sentence: eCigarettes saved my life. Although I managed to quit a few times, I always went back to tobacco cigarettes when stressed. The longest I managed without a tobacco cigarette was about 6 months, and I had quit cold turkey that time. I’ve tried patches, gum, cold turkey; but the worst was a prescribed pill that made me an emotional wreck. That didn’t last but just a few weeks. I started using an electronic cigarette in February of 2010 and although the first week was somewhat frustrating, I sussed out information online and managed to find a good rig that satisfied my need for a good ‘throat hit’ and warm vapor. I’ve smoked one tobacco cigarette since I started using my eCigarette. The taste was absolutely horrible and I couldn’t believe I had actually smoked tobacco for over 20 years and enjoyed it. In the last two years, I have felt an increase in my lung capacity – I no longer get short of breath with mild exertion. I have more stamina. I don’t have a cough anymore or sinus problems (well, except in the Spring, meh) or smell like an ashtray. Hell, I’m saving over $150 a month since I started using an eCig. I proudly show off my rig to curious people, tell them how it works and accurately inform them of the benefits of using an eCig. I’m a believer in eCigs, and I’m willing to fight to ensure that tobacco smokers have cheap and easy access to a product which can change their lives for the better.