Dear editor,

I agree with the editorial. I believe it highlights the harmful effects of frequent juuling and spreads awareness of the new, potentially harmful drug. I think it’s too early to see the effects of juuls and if they are anything like cigarettes they can be devastating towards young, developing brains. Although teens think they’re following a cool, light hearted trend it may be leading them down a dangerous road full of health issues in the future overall, the essay encompasses the bad effects of juuling on society.

~ Sophomore Audra Chaffinch

Dear Editor,

I am on the fence about this topic. As a child of two lifetime smokers, I agree that there are helpful alternatives to quit or minimize smoking. I’ve watched the effects that smoking has on one’s body in real time. But coming from a teenager, who has used a Juul, I understand where you are coming from, how its better for the environment, but not really healthy for your body. I understand the widespread craze, there’s various flavors, it can make you seem “cooler”, and there is the philosophy out there that, “everyone’s doing it, so I should too.” And while vaping or juuling can be better than smoking, there are still safety risks and there’s not enough research on it that enables you to say that it isn’t at all bad for you. So yes, I agree with the stance, that while adults are able to make their own decisions, teenagers really shouldn’t be doing it. But like you said, teenagers are known for their stubborn habits.

~Sophomore Savannah Gibson

Dear editor,

In agreement with your viewpoint, there are a plentiful amount of reasons not to juul, as it is risky towards your health. I believe that this is taking over an increasingly large number of young people because they are too naive to weigh the costs and the benefits properly. It might be a better option than smoking, but it is an even better option to just stay away from all of that in general. It’s just not worth it and most people wouldn’t even be doing it if they didn’t feel like they had to do it to be cool or feel more accepted. And until it is too late, we will never know the lengths of the consequences.

~Senior Sarah Bragg