Politics & Government

Should Glenview Restrict Electronic Cigarette Use?

Glenview does not currently have restrictions on electronic cigarettes, but the city of Evanston is considering banning the sale to minors and e-cigarette use where tobacco use is prohibited.

The Evanston city council is considering an amending the city's tobacco ordinance to prohibit the use electronic cigarettes in all places where other types of smoking are banned and to ban sale to minors. 

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Supporters of electronic cigarettes cite recent studies by Boston University and Drexel University, which show that e-cigarettes may be helpful for people who want to quit cigarettes, and that vapor released from e-cigarettes does not pose a harm to bystanders. However, the Food and Drug Administration has stated that the health effects of e-cigarettes are not fully studied, and therefore, consumers should avoid them.

What do you think? Should the village of Glenview pass restrictions on electronic cigarettes, including sale to minors? Tell us in the comments.

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