April 20th Marked With First Ever Pro-Legalization Ad

Jim Finnel

Fallen Cannabis Warrior & Ex News Moderator
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.

YouTube - Legalization: Yes We Can


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hope they don't air the laughter at the end. Not that it;s totaly bad... just kills the sense of drama they'd been building, as well as reminding people of the stereotypes they have for "stoners".

Rock on... the more it;s talked about and shown.. the more easy everyone will be with the idea.
 
yea these commercials make me twitch of disgust.

makes me so angry how its been so long for at least ONE commercial to be released on tv, and at the same time proud and hopeful because this seems like a huge step towards an overall better future.

so lets see things from a brighter side for the sake of the holiday!! ill be sure to put this on my myspace page.
 
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