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“ The FDA is a major bureaucratic facilitator in the economic machine and the policies they create and enforce effect so much more than we ’ ll ever know about ”. won ' t by any means take the vape industry expertise into consideration . It is not even outrageous to suggest they would slide on a pair of ear plugs during an open discussion with both “ camps ” present .
Common Ground Would be Preferable - Too bad It Is a Pipe Dream
What does that truly say about these antivaping affiliates in the Tobacco Control Industry ? It says far too much than we ’ d like to know , that is certain . The fact that they undoubtedly deny every single smoker-turned-vaper , reveals to us and everyone who is not blinded by ignorant propaganda is they only believe that people are telling the truth if they use a deadlier product ? Wow , that is fairly worrisome to reflect on and I would advise the FDA , are these the kinds of people you think can ever foresee a “ common ” ground ? The FDA is a major bureaucratic facilitator in the economic machine and the policies they create and enforce effect so much more than we ' ll ever know about . It just so happens , the FDA inconveniently revises , updates and publishes whatever they want to , with no vote , by appointed officials that are never chosen by the people . During his July 27th announcement , Commissioner Gottlieb spoke directly to his FDA colleagues , an audience of his peers and employees . Besides there being no opposition in the crowd , there were still countless challenges being addressed . All in all , there are so many major players from our market-based economics system involved in the war on vapor . From Big Pharma , Big Tobacco , the Vapor Industry , the Tobacco Control Industry & all the hundreds of lobbyists who support these groups and Government officials they are affiliated with . However , this is merely a glimpse into the reality there are many more factors to consider within the grand scale of this scenario . Thus , to theorise that perhaps the FDA is not always acting in the best interest of the public might be logical or it might be ignorant . Either way , there are elements included in this scenario that we will never know of or understand and perhaps it is for our own protection . We are in a great game of unapologetic competitors . It ’ s difficult to imagine proper sportsmanship . It seems , then again , the FDA is a collection off highly influential individuals acting together as a very serious operator within an intense system of financial exchange , so if their strategies will become far more noticeable , it ' s most likely because that is what they what us to see . Is the concept of finding common ground possible ? Yes ? No ? Maybe so ? Most likely , the answer is “ no .” Was Dr . Gottlieb ’ s announcement a “ well-intentioned sentiment ?” Yes , it was encouraging and reassurance . In all , it was a nice thought , but is it realistic ? Could we find common ground with the antivapor establishment , specifically the Tobacco Control fanatics ? Feel free to laugh out loud as this may seem like nothing more than a pipe dream . Not to mention , feel free to ask this question to those who need to answer it and if you ’ d like , feel free to contact me to comment on this issue . Simply email whoarethevapersfilm @ gmail . com
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