Once again 4/20, the holiday for pot smokers everywhere, is upon us, and with it comes a new television ad (below) that is set to call for the legalization of marijuana.
The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws has long since been advocating the legalization, taxing, and easy access to marijuana for years. But for the first time a television ad has been released to the public, making it the only pro-weed commercial in the history of the U.S.
It's a refreshing change from the public service announcements demonizing the plant. For instance, I think we have all seen the commercials meant to increase fear of the drug, such as the men in the smoky car who hit the little girl riding her bike, or the toddler who drowns in the swimming pool as her babysitter sits getting high in the living room. Or who could forget the two teenage boys in the basement, where one is so high that he shoots his best friend in the head with his father's gun?
Now, I am not standing on either side of the issue as I write this. However, I think we can all agree that the other side deserves a chance to be heard at this point, and now, on this day that celebrates those that choose to smoke pot, it finally can be.
http://www.420magazine.com/forums/international-cannabis-news/92666-april-20th-marked-first-ever-pro-legalization-ad.html
The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws has long since been advocating the legalization, taxing, and easy access to marijuana for years. But for the first time a television ad has been released to the public, making it the only pro-weed commercial in the history of the U.S.
It's a refreshing change from the public service announcements demonizing the plant. For instance, I think we have all seen the commercials meant to increase fear of the drug, such as the men in the smoky car who hit the little girl riding her bike, or the toddler who drowns in the swimming pool as her babysitter sits getting high in the living room. Or who could forget the two teenage boys in the basement, where one is so high that he shoots his best friend in the head with his father's gun?
Now, I am not standing on either side of the issue as I write this. However, I think we can all agree that the other side deserves a chance to be heard at this point, and now, on this day that celebrates those that choose to smoke pot, it finally can be.
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