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Re:CDC Confirms a THC Additive, Vitamin E Acetate, Is Culpri... by big_chungus on Friday December 20, 2019 @10:31PM (#21849411)
Do you believe alcohol sales are un-ethical? Alcohol can be extremely addictive, and in spite of the rampant use among youth, I don't hear public outcry against brewers. I'm not saying it's apples-to-apples, but I believe the fact that those crying out want alcohol more than a vape may play a role in the selection of Boogeyman of the Day.
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Re:CDC Confirms a THC Additive, Vitamin E Acetate, Is Culpri... by Retric on Friday December 20, 2019 @11:35PM (#21849637)
Lockyer v. Reynolds demonstrates companies targeting children is considered a significant issue. Vaping seems to be sidestepping those regulations and actively targeting young teens.

Further, alcohol has a drinking age of 21 making it somewhat harder for young teens to regularly access. Vaping on the other hand becomes a regular habit due to easy access.

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Re:CDC Confirms a THC Additive, Vitamin E Acetate, Is Culpri... by mkl on Friday December 20, 2019 @11:23PM (#21849603)
I see what you're saying, and while I personally don't consume much alcohol, I'm not convinced its sale is unethical. I think there's a difference that makes tobacco addiction more problematic: The large majority of smokers are addicted, but only a small proportion of alcohol drinkers are.
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