A new television advertisement the Marijuana Policy Project introduced Tuesday in some markets of New York state supports the legalization of medical marijuana.

The Marijuana Policy Project also seeks "to replace marijuana prohibition with a sensible system of regulation," according to its Web site.

New York becomes the fifth state to see this type of ad, which feature sick and injured patients who urge the public to pass laws to protect them from arrest or jail time for using marijuana. Local versions of the ads were introduced in Vermont and Montana in 2004, Rhode Island in 2005 and in Minnesota this year.

Assembly Health Committee Chairman Richard Gottfried, a New York City Democrat, has introduced legislation that would legalize marijuana for medicinal use. Senator Vincent Leibell, a Republican whose district includes Dutchess, Putnam and Westchester counties, also introduced a similar bill.

New York's ad features Burton Aldrich of Kingston, a quadriplegic father of five who says marijuana is the only thing that relieves his chronic pain.

Commercials are a powerful marketing tactic of prescription drug companies and a popular method for discouraging illegal drug use.

Since 1996, 12 states have enacted laws that allow patients to use medical marijuana: California, Rhode Island, Vermont, New Mexico, Nevada, Montana, Colorado, Maine, Oregon, Alaska, Hawaii and Washington State. According to federal law, marijuana use is illegal regardless of whether it's used medicinally.
New ad urges legalization of medicinal marijuana -- Social Issues, Nevada, Edward Vincent -- Newsday.com

This type of ad will definately help the cause for alot of people and I hope they continue on more of a national level. On a side note, best of wishes to Burton Aldrich and family.

Have a good one!:jointsmile:
Psycho4Bud Reviewed by Psycho4Bud on . NY: New ad urges legalization of medicinal marijuana A new television advertisement the Marijuana Policy Project introduced Tuesday in some markets of New York state supports the legalization of medical marijuana. The Marijuana Policy Project also seeks "to replace marijuana prohibition with a sensible system of regulation," according to its Web site. New York becomes the fifth state to see this type of ad, which feature sick and injured patients who urge the public to pass laws to protect them from arrest or jail time for using Rating: 5