Quote Originally Posted by luciddreamer
Heh, I posted the same topic basically sorry.

Media: Only ā??Hippiesā? want drug law reform | NORML's Daily Audio Stash

That's what we are to them, 'Hippies'.


Yes, exactly we need to eliminate the stereotype.
At the moment we are being calm, relaxed stoners. We need to be angry and violent IMO, just like the anti alcohol prohibitionists.

Oh yeah and BTW it wasn't Obama that played it down. The change.gov site has nothing to do with Obama, they just are kind of a representative for the people.
Sue the media. Calling cannabis users, be it for medical or recreational use, the term hippies is their way of degrading the issue.
SouthernGuerilla Reviewed by SouthernGuerilla on . Obama plays down overwhelming support for Marijuana. In his response to the number one question concerning American's, only a one sentence reply was given stating "President-elect Obama is not in favor of the legalization of marijuana". Not only was the response short, it was also bumped down the line to appear as if not important. There will be another round of "Open for Questions" soon, and we should simply overwhelm them with our votes. let's make this something that cannot be ignored. Open for Questions: Response | Change.gov: The Rating: 5