Someone has tweeted:
Why do @Forest_Smoking get statements printed in newspaper articles on ecigs? Genuine question!
We replied:
Because we believe in choice, are appalled by misinformed attacks on a legitimate consumer product, and are prepared to say so!
And:
Another reason: lots of smokers who don't want to quit use e-cigarettes when they can't smoke and we defend their right to do so.
We could also have added:
Who else is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week?!
PS. I have just spoken to another journalist in Scotland about e-cigarettes.
I suspect my comments will be reduced to the usual single sentence soundbite but I'll post a link here tomorrow.
I understand there will also be an online poll on the subject so watch this space.