“Two health crises among youth - a mental health crisis and a vaping epidemic - pose increasing threats to a generation of young people,” the Truth Initiative wrote in a report accompanying its new marketing campaign. Given all the real threats my wife and I have to guard against, I can't understand why anyone would invent health scares that needlessly worry America's moms and dads, yet this seems to be the tobacco control movement's specialty. Earlier this week, for example, the Truth Initiative (TI) launched a campaign highlighting the alleged mental health risks associated with teen vaping as part of their broader effort to restrict access to electronic cigarettes (also called 'e-cigarettes' or 'vapes.') It's an overwhelming realization at times.
As a new parent, I've rapidly discovered what a dangerous place the world is for children.
