There is a fundamental difference between tobacco and AIDS or drugs: the state doesn't profit massively from AIDS sufferers or drug addicts - quite the opposite. If you're wondering why condoms and safe needles have been so swiftly adopted and promoted by health authorities, while e-cigarettes are being fought against every inch of the way, follow the money...
Remember: our representatives only have their own interests at heart, and don't actually represent anybody but themselves.
So no, e-cigarettes aren't the new condom. Not even close...