Less than 100 words? Me?

The National Post is looking for letters.

Their question is "should e-cigarettes be regulated like tobacco cigarettes?" My opinion is that it's not a matter of should; Bill 45 - Schedule 3, as written DOES regulate e-cigarettes like tobacco cigarettes.

The limitation is that the letter not exceed 100 words. As you can see in this blog I usually average between 1500 and 2000.

To be considered for print your letter must also close with your proper name, along with your town and province of residence. The National Post is a national paper, so submissions are welcome from outside Ontario as well as from within.

It was indeed a challenge.

Send your submission to letters@nationalpost.com. Letters must be submitted no later than noon on Friday, December 5th. Don't let this opportunity go unrealized folks. Get those letters in.

Here is my letter as it was submitted this evening;


Editor,

If the aim is to discourage smokers from transitioning to a less harmful alternative;
If the plan is to drive Ontario small business out of a $2.5 billion industry;
If the ambition is to stigmatize and dehumanize ex-smokers with nothing but speculation and insinuation;
If the intent is to protect Tobacco and Pharmaceutical interests;
If the objective is to secure the Provincial tobacco tax income that exceeds $1 Billion annually;

If these are the goals of the Ontario Health Ministry; Then Bill 45 - Schedule 3 is one massive, steaming, pile of sheer brilliance.

MadMeathead
Morinville, Alberta