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Following widespread criticism and pressure from listeners, the decision was reversed and the original unedited version of the song was reinstated, with clarification from Andy Parfitt, the station controller, that in the context of the song the lyrics had no "negative intent"

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While he believes people absolutely have a choice in whether or not they want to become a smoker emphasizing that there's "more than enough science to understand the consequences" he's drawn to the element of glamour and sophistication that cigs can add to a night out

On the other hand, the ubiquity of the devices, and the unsubstantiated claims about their safety over regular cigarettes, may lead younger smokers to try them and potentially serve as a gateway to tobacco-based cigarettes