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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@9L4Z23BIndependent 1yr1Y
No, but I encourage programs that promote healthy lifestyles
@96P8K72Libertarian 1mo1MO
Banning the promotion of unhealthy products would likely not have much impact on current unhealthy products, given how prominent many of them are. Future bans on such advertising for unhealthy products to young people likely won’t stop said people from hearing about and potentially obtaining said products given how prominent product advertisements are nowadays
@mathomas156Libertarian 11mos11MO
The government should support the promotion of products that contribute to healthy lifestyles for all people.
@9YHPBFQLibertarian11mos11MO
No, but increase awareness of vaping or junk food health issues. Or, more honestly, create a cultural stigma around such things in the same in which cigarettes are viewed today.
@9X87WQGLibertarian11mos11MO
No, the government should not interfere with private company advertising but should give incentives for items that better meet the health goals set for our country
@8F8D9G3Libertarian 12mos12MO
No, we should not be banning anything simply because some people don't agree with them. However, I do believe that the marketing and advertising industry has become too powerful as a driving force in every aspect of our personal lives. It would be better to eliminate advertising all together.
@9VY2FF9Libertarian12mos12MO
No, but raise minimum buying age to 25 (that is when brain is fully developed) and require ID verification of age and identity.
@9VLN4QJLibertarian1yr1Y
Yes and no we should do it with incentives and crack down on corporate corruption not make them in trouble and switch it. Just define on subsides and trash food for kids
@9TQ3ZLJ1yr1Y
Limit any form of drug use but junk food is a type of food. only bad ingredients should be regulated
@YellowCat 1yr1Y
No, but products that contribute to unhealthy lifestyles should have required disclosures similar to that of tobacco products.
@isaaccclark98Socialist 1yr1Y
No, but it should require heavier warnings and education on the subject to better inform and regulate these products for customers, like with cigarettes and alcohol.
@97PVFL4Libertarian 1yr1Y
Although the promotion of such products is too extensive, the government should not step in to prevent such promotions
@9RWS756Libertarian1yr1Y
Yes and no. Vaping is harmful and is proven to cause cancer and other issues, while junk food is simply cheaper food that may be less nutritional but cannot do harm in small quantities
No, individuals should be free to make their own choices, with an emphasis on education and transparency to inform those decisions.
@9WCW9KPLibertarian12mos12MO
No, but make it so that the dangers of these products are highlighted to consumers before the purchase
@9RMQX451yr1Y
No, vaping is infinitely better than a forty-year smoking habit. Vaping isn't remotely the same as smoking.
@5BMX4XTLibertarian 1yr1Y
No but companies should state the personal penalties of use. IE. Vaping can result in Death & destruction of your health.
@9MWL2BZLibertarian1yr1Y
Yes in theory, put that isn't the role of the government.
@9QXR5T4Libertarian1yr1Y
No, corporations have the right to compete in the market with whatever product they want, as long as it abides by the constitution and follows FDA laws.
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