Emmett's Article Why E-Cigarettes Should Be Banned From Minors

E-cigarettes are a controversial public health concern that is on both sides of the health spectrum; they are viewed as a safer alternative to smoking tobacco, but poses similar health risks. The 2014 article Why e-cigarettes should be banned from minors by Gary A. Emmett supports the belief that e-cigarettes have negative effects on health and should be inaccessible for minors. Although e-cigarettes are publicized as a safer and less addictive alternative to smoking, e-cigarettes are also argued to cause liquid poisoning and contain the addictive stimulant nicotine, and Emmett presents evidence to persuade the audience to control this product. Emmett’s article from the Philly news website was chosen for its representativeness principle, reflecting on his rhetorical output. Emmett is a clinical professor who specializes in pediatrics, writing articles on various subjects that affect children. The article selected is an average representation of Emmett’s work, while speaking out on the concern of e-cigarettes. A dominant theme in Emmett’s rhetoric is to inform the audience that e-cigarettes are addictive problems that are dangerous for minors. Emmett provides evidence to prove that e-cigarettes are more harmful than …show more content…
The American Academy of Pediatrics states, “The developing brains of children and teens are particularly vulnerable to nicotine, which is why the growing popularity of e-cigarettes among adolescents is so alarming and dangerous to their long-term health,” as well as, “Protecting children from tobacco products is one of the most important things that a society can do to protect children 's health” (American Academy of Pediatrics”, 2015, p. 1-2). Both statements present evidence that puts the children’s safety first, persuading the audience that controlling e-cigarettes will ensure their children’s health to be better