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Should the government ban the promotion of products that contribute to unhealthy lifestyles for young people, such as vaping and junk food?

Vaping refers to using electronic cigarettes that deliver nicotine through vapor, while junk food includes high-calorie, low-nutrition foods like candy, chips, and sugary drinks. Both are linked to various health issues, especially among young people. Proponents argue that banning promotion helps protect the health of young people, reduces the risk of developing lifelong unhealthy habits, and decreases public health costs. Opponents argue that such bans infringe on commercial free speech, limit consumer choice, and that education and parental guidance are more effective ways to promote healthy lifestyles.

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 @9YJT7F5Peace and Freedom from California  answered…7mos7MO

Vaping should be removed, however junk food should be more regulated like a snack than just something that'd fuel your lifetime

 @9YJC22YPeace and Freedom from Florida  answered…7mos7MO

I Believe Yes Because These Things Are Negative And Unhealthy BUT, That would be very controlling and the government shouldn’t have that much power over the citizens life.

 @9VZHM9QPeace and Freedom  from Virginia  answered…8mos8MO

No, but make things like vaping HAVE to advertise with the harsh consequences in the video. And make it unappealing to children.

 @9T43FYQPeace and Freedom  from Wisconsin  answered…9mos9MO

No, but those who do choose unhealthy lifestyle choices should understand there are some consequences that come with it.

 @CrowLoveShiniesPeace and Freedom  from Pennsylvania  answered…10mos10MO

The government should de-incentivize and give proper information and alternative options. I don't trust them enough to be able to ban it outright and or determine what lifestyle is healthy or not. Bodily Autonomy also.

 @9SG8GQMPeace and Freedom from Indiana  answered…10mos10MO

I definitely think they should ban vaping and stuff like that but not junk food because once in a lifetime we all need something like junk food.

 @9MVNYP2Peace and Freedom from California  answered…1yr1Y

yes but only for things like vaping and not for junk food

 @9TJD2HLPeace and Freedom from Nevada  answered…9mos9MO

Yes, the government should get rid of unhealthy things such as illegal substances like weed and hard core drugs.

 @9MTYTGLPeace and Freedom from Massachusetts  answered…1yr1Y

Yes but only for drugs/alcohol/vape because that's more of a problem in young people's lives than junk food and i feel like they should honestly ban it at this point or make a license because it really is a problem

 @9N56WQ6Peace and Freedom from Oregon  answered…1yr1Y

Vaping promotions should be banned but junk food is okay.

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