I had smoked cigarettes for 40 years. I tried every available product including hypnosis to stop smoking. Nothing worked. Following my diagnosis of COPD my lung Doctor told me to try electronic cigarettes as he said if I continued to smoke cigarettes, my life span would be in terrible jeopardy. I had a bad cough and was very short of breath. After one day of trying electronic cigarettes, I have never picked up a real cigarette since; nor do I have any desire to do so. My lung function has greatly improved and I no longer cough. It is what has basically saved my life. I have experienced no side effects from electronic cigarettes whatsoever. I prefer the tobacco flavored e-cigs but have many friends who enjoy fruity and candy type favors. To say the latter favors are to get youngsters to smoke them is ludicrous. Adults enjoy these flavor sand they should not be taken off the market. This is a product that can save lives and at the same time save money in the work force, as employees will have better health and much fewer sick days. As a Nurse, I know how important our health is and this is one product that can save lives. Banning this product would be akin to regulating how much oxygen someone with breathing problems would need. If you want someone you care about to stop smoking, e- cigs can be a life saver. Why on earth would you deprive someone of a healthier life?