This is an open letter to all people, Governments and groups out there who oppose vaping. 

Firstly, we do not do vape to annoy you. We do not represent a new sector of society who threatens you. We are not aiming to convert you to vaping or promote your children pulling out a Juul in the playground.

We believe vaping needs to be regulated. We believe vaping is an alternative to cigarettes which is safer, healthier and more cost effective. We believe in our rights to vape, and your rights for this not be intruded upon you.

And what we ask is you understand why we vape. For many people, smoking was something too hard to let go of. Unless you have been in that addictive state, it will be hard to translate. But we have all had struggles, so maybe in some way, there is a condition you can apply. 

We understand it may even look ridiculous to see someone using a device to breathe out large clouds of vapour. It may look like something you have seen that relates to something illegal. And it may scare you. 

Most people who vape are ex-smokers trying to transition to a better place. So before you jump on the bandwagon, perhaps stop, and say 'Well Done'.

We want people free from addiction. We want you to respect the right for people to feel ok to make this transition.