Some of that may be true, it doesn't diminish the fact that they ARE targetted at children. There isn't a single argument to refute that.
Are you actually trying to tell folks that the one use vapes pictured below are targetted at 50 year old blokes who once smoked 40 rollups a day? Really?
I sit somewhere between you and the folks who want all vaping banned, b ecause they don't like it. But, c'mon you are being ridiculous
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The argument is they have to have a colour, and the legal people buying these would want them to have some sort of colour, like on a phone case or whatever.
Of course I'm not saying they're aimed at a 50-year-old bloke, smoking roll up's. They won't be buying these anyway, regardless of the colour, they're a totally different market. A disposable vape doesn't have the power or strength to replace roll-ups or cigarettes, it's a mile off. Those types will either still be smoking roll-ups or they'll be on refillable, with big batteries and the strong/ hardcore tobacco-flavoured liquid which is absolutely horrendous. Most of these types of devices are usually a lot blander, or black.
The disposables look more aimed at women, and probably younger folk in their 20's and early 30's. The vast majority of them will be sold to young adults and casual vapers, so that's what the marketing will get aimed at. Will teens still want the same thing, sure. Younger folk just generally like colours, and to stand out in any way possible, older folk, not so much.
There's no reason to ban vaping, it's not proven to be harmful in any way, it surely has to be behind the banning list of junk food, booze and actual cigarettes, which we know cause significant damage. The stuff actually directly aimed at kids only is worse, like sweets with cartoon characters, sugary cereals, McDonalds happy meals, there's a very long list.
Like I've said previously, evidence suggests nicotine is about as dangerous as caffeine, and nobody is asking for tea or coffee to be banned, not even the massively high-calorie coffees etc. What about the massively high-sugar energy drinks which have similar marketing as disposable vapes, and likely do more damage.
Sure, people shouldn't be rude, and use vapes near people in enclosed spaces etc (or not chugging out massive clouds), but how often does this actually happen to people really? How often can people not get away from it, and why? Not saying they should have to move away from it, but there's usually an option to distance from it.
64% of adults in the UK are overweight or obese.
24% of children in reception are overweight or obese
40% of children 11 years old are overweight or obese
People should be making noises about banning junk food (for all ages) before they go after vaping, then same with booze, and of course a full ban on cigarettes. It's unlikely to happen anytime soon though, maybe other than cigarettes but that ban could still be 10 or 20 years away.
One of the funny side effects of nicotine is that it's also an appetite suppressant, so for some, a vape can help them stop snacking on junk and might actually be doing some a favour. It actually helps me in this respect, massively, but not saying that we should go and start prescribing nicotine to overweight people though etc.
How many people wanting vapes banned have been buying their kids junk, or giving them money for junk, or are overweight themselves, and would they want their junk and booze taken away?