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A bill proposed today (Tuesday the 7th) by Councilman Costa Constantinides of Queens bans all fruity flavors in electronic cigarettes. Constantinides argues that fruity flavors entice kids to pick up the habit, and only exist to further reinforce the addictive aspect of smoking and nicotine.

The American Vaping Association and others have already shot back against the bill arguing that the existence of flavor variety has already proven itself an invaluable piece of the smoking cessation equation for e-cigs. For many smoking adults, flavors provide an intense alternative experience that rapidly replaces the taste of traditional cigarettes. The argument is difficult to make, however, when the products are still unable to be sold as cessation devices.

Constantinides is making an emotional case for the bill — using the classic think of the children tactic. In reality, e-cigs appear no more appealing to teens than their smoky counterparts. Arguments can certainly be made for letting kids get away with e-cig use if they might smoke otherwise. Some experts have already said that a lifetime of e-cig use may pose no significant long-term risk to users. It would be similar to the caffeine culture we already induct kids into more and more aggressively.

Not unsurprisingly, Constantinides feels he has the moral superiority in this case. “These guys are not in the quitting business. They’re in the addiction business.” He, like many, seems to truly believe that e-cigs offer absolutely nothing other than a financial gain for the businesses behind them.

New York City policies have come under increasing scrutiny in recent years for being entirely too coddling and controlling of its population. Private citizens and business owners alike fought against a citywide ban on large sugary drinks — mostly arguing that if businesses are willing to sell them, and customers are willing to buy them, then what is the problem?

You can read more about the bill right here.