cannabisnews.com: Radio Spots Seek To Ease Drug Laws Radio Spots Seek To Ease Drug Laws Posted by FoM on January 23, 2001 at 07:22:01 PT By Steve Terrell, The New Mexican Source: Santa Fe New Mexican Radio commercials promoting decriminalization of marijuana won't air on local rock 'n' roll stations but instead on a station that caters to fans of Glenn Miller, The Andrews Sisters and Patti Page.KTRC, 1400 on the AM dial, is the only Santa Fe station selected for the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws' recently launched $50,000 advertising campaign supporting Gov. Gary Johnson's proposals to liberalize marijuana laws. John Majhor, program director of KTRC, which specializes in "nostalgic" music of the 1940s and 1950s, said Monday that one reason KTRC was chosen because its age demographics.Keith Stroup, executive director of NORML - who is in town to talk to legislators about Johnson's drug bills - said he was not sure why KTRC was chosen.However, he said one of NORML's goals is to make people realize that marijuana is a drug of choice for millions of "mainstream" Americans."Seventy six million people in this country have used marijuana," Stroup said. "There aren't 76 million people with long hair and Rasta hats. There are millions of responsible adults who are married, have families, hold jobs. The vast majority are responsible citizens, not criminals." Five Albuquerque stations of various formats - including a classical station and a conservative-oriented talk station - also are running the commercials, Stroup said.The 60-second commercials have a narrator saying "76 million Americans share a secret. Sometime in their lives, they've smoked marijuana. Almost every one of them is an otherwise law-abiding citizen. ... Maybe you're one of them." The NORML ad campaign also is responsible for a half-page ad for NORML published this weekend in the Albuquerque Journal that depicts tommy gun-toting '20s-era gangsters. A caption reads, "Remember prohibition? It still doesn't work." Stroup is accompanied on this visit with Dr. John Morgan, a professor of pharmacology at City University of New York's medical school. Morgan is the co-author of a book called Marijuana Myths, Marijuana Facts and is an expert in the field of "medical" marijuana - using the drug to treat pain and nausea for people suffering from certain illnesses, such as cancer.Johnson, following the recent recommendations of a blue-ribbon advisory panel, wants to legalize the use of marijuana for such purposes. The governor also proposed decriminalizing possession of up to one ounce of marijuana, another recommendation of the advisory group.Stroup, who has traveled to many states to lobby for marijuana decriminalization, said Monday that New Mexico presents some unique challenges."First of all, this state has had a difficult experience with heroin," he said, mentioning the much-publicized heroin epidemic in Rio Arriba County.That could hurt NORML's effort he said because it makes people wary of loosening any drug laws. But Stroup added, in could actually help the decriminalization effort. Katharine Huffman, director of the New Mexico Drug Policy Project, said she has heard people say that the Rio Arriba heroin problem shows that laws have not prevented people from overdosing and that a new approach needs to be tried.Stroup said one factor in favor of his cause in New Mexico is the fact that a sitting Republican governor has taken a strong stand in favor of decriminalization.Source: Santa Fe New Mexican (NM)Author: Steve Terrell, The New Mexican Published: January 23, 2001Copyright: 2001 The Santa Fe New MexicanAddress: 202 E Marcy, Santa Fe, N.M. 87501Fax: (505) 986-3040Contact: letters sfnewmexican.comWebsite: http://www.sfnewmexican.com/Contact Information for Governor Johnson: E-mail: gov gov.state.nm.usWeb: http://www.governor.state.nm.us/NORMLhttp://www.norml.org/Johnson Bill Would Legalize Small Amounts of Pot http://cannabisnews.com/news/thread8218.shtmlCannabisNews Articles - Governor Gary Johnsonhttp://cannabisnews.com/thcgi/search.pl?K=gary+johnson Home Comment Email Register Recent Comments Help Comment #11 posted by Stripey on January 23, 2001 at 21:45:26 PT Wow. I'm really suprized at the inherent commraderie shown here. It's not like a bunch of "mindless dope fiends" to get together in such harmony and goodwill. =) lolI wish that anti's at least saw us as human beings. I wish that they could respect me as a person even though I step out at 4:20. =) Weed doesn't make you a pothead anymore than alcohol makes you an alcoholic. Addiction and abuse are bad. Usage is not. I wish they'd understand.I really wish they'd understand. [ Post Comment ] Comment #10 posted by military officer guy on January 23, 2001 at 17:40:16 PT i rule... you're right, i rule you do rule your own live, and hopefully with web pages like this one, we will be able to all rule ourselves...currently i'm not sure if we all truly rule our lives...i think we all have a lot on the line if the feds did a little snooping on our hard drives...hopefully they will try to track down the bad guys that harm others, not peaceful people discussing a topic that is different than theirs...tonights articles ROCK, i look forward to reading them all, i think this is one of the best lineups of topics in one day...we can and will win this war... [ Post Comment ] Comment #9 posted by sm247 on January 23, 2001 at 16:50:13 PT quit cigs too I did too with the help of 2 weeks on patches and using mj I quit Aug 1999 . See you R.J. Reynolds no more of my money for you!I started smoking cigarettes in the U.S Army. Why did I leave the service ?? Better pay and to stay away from Urinalysis because of the urinalysis I TRIED substitute drugs for mj like cocaine and crystal meth (No it never made me addicted to these either by trying them) Why??? It is out of your system in 3 days mj stays in your system to be detected in testing for 30 days or more .Urinalysis was one thing that caused the uprise in other drug use by people. [ Post Comment ] Comment #8 posted by Robbie on January 23, 2001 at 16:24:26 PT Governmental mentality and curbing the urge Toker00: I suppose there might be reason to worry, and you have other reasons besides concern for yourself, but unless you are a major dealer or something, I wouldn't worry too much. I sent an email to the white house last year stating that I smoked marijuana and put my phone number and address on it. The feds don't care that much.As for what Bob Dobbs said, one other "medicinal" benefit of marijuana is its ability to calm the cravings of nicotine. Believe it! I quit nine months ago this week and mj got me through the rough part (and it was rough.)Nicotrol? Nicoderm CQ? F**K all that. Nico-no-more with THC! [ Post Comment ] Comment #7 posted by freedom fighter on January 23, 2001 at 14:49:54 PT I'll second the motion Bob! And marijuana can actually help a heroin addict overcome the craving during withdrawals!As well with cocaine or alcohol withdrawals. I have seen aggressive people shouting and yelling at each other suddenly turn quiet and more forgiving to each other after smoking a doobie. Of course, it is not the solution but rather a honey oil lubricating the daily grind of life.Free the Herb! [ Post Comment ] Comment #6 posted by observer on January 23, 2001 at 14:43:14 PT target audience ... won't air on local rock 'n' roll stations but instead on a station that caters to fans of Glenn Miller, The Andrews Sisters and Patti Page.Interesting and savvy targeting ... these audiences overlap significantly with the "get tough" on "those people" crowds and are probably most in need of hearing the message. [ Post Comment ] Comment #5 posted by FoM on January 23, 2001 at 12:57:49 PT Welcome Back Toker 00! Hi Toker00,I'll mention too that I have been seriously hassled in the past but luckily not for a long time. I really question that many of the problems that people have are from angry people rather then from any government official or organization. Just my 2 cents and welcome back. [ Post Comment ] Comment #4 posted by Toker00 on January 23, 2001 at 12:51:29 PT Thanks, dddd I am glad to hear that Iam not the only one who has gone through this. I think you are right. If they want me, then let them come. I realize now that you can't ALMOST stand for something. You either stand, or you don't. I am standing. I was more concerned about my wife's job security than myself. She has a high profile job in this tiny little town we are in. After discussing this with her, she has come to the same conclusion. F**k 'em. Let 'em come.Peace. Realize, then Legalize. [ Post Comment ] Comment #3 posted by dddd on January 23, 2001 at 11:20:20 PT toker00 i_rule.I'm glad you came back.I went thru the same thing concerning getting monitored.I noticed my computer doing abnormal things while online.I reached the conclusion that it doesnt matter how many firewalls you're behind,or high-tech anti-bug/security software you run.If they are interested in finding you,they will find you.Even the most sophisticated hackers get tracked down immediatly.I say,"Come and get me ya dirty rat-fink coppers!"...................d....................d.....................d..................................................................d [ Post Comment ] Comment #2 posted by J.R. Bob Dobbs on January 23, 2001 at 09:29:19 PT Carnivore can eat me >>"First of all, this state has had a difficult experience with heroin," he said, mentioning the much-publicized heroin epidemic in Rio Arriba County. That could hurt NORML's effort he said because it makes people wary of loosening any drug laws. But Stroup added, in could actually help the decriminalization effort. Heroin is not marijuana. Heroin is not alcohol. Alcohol is not marijuana. Separate the markets! Most people who are looking for an illicit substance seek herb. Wouldn't it be nice to buy it somewhere where you didn't have to worry about your seller also selling heroin? No liquour stores sell heroin, do they? And marijuana can actually help a heroin addict overcome the craving during withdrawals! [ Post Comment ] Comment #1 posted by i_rule_ on January 23, 2001 at 07:46:56 PT BACK. With a vengance... After carefull investigation by myself and my ISP, I am convinced my paranoia about snoopers was valid, but unsubstanciated. Though the FBI carnivore is active and has resulted in 25 cinvictions so far, I have been assured that they nor any other agency has been monitoring me. I have since downloaded security software which gives me some assurance, but I realize anything is possible by this shodow government of ours. I apologize for seeming a bit flighty, but we cannot be too careful. Thank you for your comments about this situation, and I hope I am once again welcome to post here. Dankhank, your comment was not "too snide". LOL. I have been asked what I rule by many. The answer is this. I rule my life, and mine alone.Peace. Realize, then Legalize. [ Post Comment ] Post Comment Name: Optional Password: E-Mail: Subject: Comment: [Please refrain from using profanity in your message] Link URL: Link Title: