Vapers are not smokers

Electronic cigarette users in Greece on Tuesday held a press conference to denounce government plans to outlaw them from vaping in enclosed public places, according to a story in the Kathimerini newspaper.

Under a proposed new bill, vapers are lumped together with smokers.

The association of Greek vapers has denounced the government for preparing the bill without first consulting with researchers, scientists, former smokers and electronic cigarette users.

Vapers say that by lumping them together with regular smokers, the new legislation denies them the right to avoid tobacco smoke.

During the press conference, the vapers presented an open letter with their grievances addressed to Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras and a letter of support signed by vapers’ associations from 16 European countries

A medical expert presented the latest research regarding electronic cigarette use.