I was diagnosed with COPD in February of this year, 2013. I was devastated to say the least but, I knew it was my own fault, having smoked for 32 years. I was taking Singulair and using an inhaler 8-10 times a day. That diagnosis made me realize that it was time for me to make a choice, to continue to smoke and suffer the consequences, or to find a healthier alternative. I chose the healthier alternative. I started using an e-cigarette in March of 2013 and have not had the first regret. I now only use the inhaler maybe once a week, sometimes I go a couple of weeks. I only need it when I am exerting myself very hard, exercising hard or when I’m in extreme heat for too long. As for withdrawals…I never had the first one. Once I started the e-cigarettes I never wanted another cigarette again. I haven’t felt this good in many, many years. My doctor told me that I was healthier than she had ever seen me. My blood pressure is now normal, my breathing is way better, my heartbeat is now back to normal, my circulation has improved. The list goes on and on. I just feel like a new person. I feel so happy and upbeat and like there is nothing I can’t do. It’s been almost 5 months since I quit smoking and I will NEVER go back to smoking cigarettes. If they ban these then I can promise you that big tobacco will never receive one red cent from me. I will just have to be happy that I was able to have them for the time I got, and that I was able to completely quit smoking using the e-cigarettes. If e-cigarettes are banned then those who ban them will be responsible for thousands upon thousands of deaths related to smoking cigarettes. I believe that there are some who would go back to cigarettes because they haven’t completely kicked that horrible addiction. Imagine all of those who may not ever get the chance that I did, a healthier alternative. I wouldn’t want that on my conscience.