Comments on: $10,000 In Prizes Awarded In NORML’s Pro-Marijuana Ad Contest http://blog.norml.org/2009/02/22/10000-in-prizes-awarded-in-normls-pro-marijuana-ad-contest/ Working to reform marijuana laws Tue, 14 Feb 2012 17:36:03 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: Mark http://blog.norml.org/2009/02/22/10000-in-prizes-awarded-in-normls-pro-marijuana-ad-contest/comment-page-1/#comment-20130 Mark Tue, 24 Feb 2009 20:14:04 +0000 http://blog.norml.org/2009/02/22/10000-in-prizes-awarded-in-normls-pro-marijuana-ad-contest/#comment-20130 The $50 tax would be apllied to growers per ounce. This doesn't mean you will pay $250.00 for a $200.00 ounce of weed. The $50 tax would be apllied to growers per ounce. This doesn’t mean you will pay $250.00 for a $200.00 ounce of weed.

]]> By: Randy http://blog.norml.org/2009/02/22/10000-in-prizes-awarded-in-normls-pro-marijuana-ad-contest/comment-page-1/#comment-20092 Randy Tue, 24 Feb 2009 16:45:29 +0000 http://blog.norml.org/2009/02/22/10000-in-prizes-awarded-in-normls-pro-marijuana-ad-contest/#comment-20092 "Can you please keep us updated on how much NORML has received in donations? Maybe a ticker with the amount on the top of the homepage so we know how much farther we have to go." I second that. “Can you please keep us updated on how much NORML has received in donations? Maybe a ticker with the amount on the top of the homepage so we know how much farther we have to go.”

I second that.

]]> By: typodemon http://blog.norml.org/2009/02/22/10000-in-prizes-awarded-in-normls-pro-marijuana-ad-contest/comment-page-1/#comment-19840 typodemon Mon, 23 Feb 2009 22:10:53 +0000 http://blog.norml.org/2009/02/22/10000-in-prizes-awarded-in-normls-pro-marijuana-ad-contest/#comment-19840 Will large networks even show them? Will large networks even show them?

]]> By: typodemon http://blog.norml.org/2009/02/22/10000-in-prizes-awarded-in-normls-pro-marijuana-ad-contest/comment-page-1/#comment-19828 typodemon Mon, 23 Feb 2009 21:45:48 +0000 http://blog.norml.org/2009/02/22/10000-in-prizes-awarded-in-normls-pro-marijuana-ad-contest/#comment-19828 I think some celebrity support will help. Look at all of the celeb/political smokers. http://www.veryimportantpotheads.com/ HELP US IN THE SOUTH!! I think some celebrity support will help. Look at all of the celeb/political smokers. http://www.veryimportantpotheads.com/ HELP US IN THE SOUTH!!

]]> By: Alex http://blog.norml.org/2009/02/22/10000-in-prizes-awarded-in-normls-pro-marijuana-ad-contest/comment-page-1/#comment-19745 Alex Mon, 23 Feb 2009 19:19:48 +0000 http://blog.norml.org/2009/02/22/10000-in-prizes-awarded-in-normls-pro-marijuana-ad-contest/#comment-19745 I am donating. I hope everyone does the same. I would like more information on where these ads will air. I can't turn down this opportunity to donate for something that can change the world over time. I am donating. I hope everyone does the same. I would like more information on where these ads will air. I can’t turn down this opportunity to donate for something that can change the world over time.

]]> By: MIKE STROUP http://blog.norml.org/2009/02/22/10000-in-prizes-awarded-in-normls-pro-marijuana-ad-contest/comment-page-1/#comment-19709 MIKE STROUP Mon, 23 Feb 2009 17:01:34 +0000 http://blog.norml.org/2009/02/22/10000-in-prizes-awarded-in-normls-pro-marijuana-ad-contest/#comment-19709 THE ISSUE AT HAND IS MUCH MORE IMPORTANT THAN POT SMOKING. THIS IS ABOUT LIVING FREE, A RIGHT AND OBLIGATION FROM OUR CREATOR. IF ANYTHING OTHER THAN SIMPLY STAYING OUT OF OUR WAY, THE GOVERNMENT'S ROLE SHOULD BE TO INCREASE AND IMPROVE THE QUANTITY AND QUALITY OF AVAILABLE LIBERTIES FOR OUR CONSIDERATION, NOT REDUCE AND DEGRADE THEM. FROM A PRACTICAL PERSPECTIVE, CURRENT DRUG LAWS ARE NOT JUST UNCONSTITUTIONAL AND IMMORAL OPPOSING GOD'S WILL FOR US TO FREELY CHOOSE. THESE LAWS DIRECTLY FUND TERRORISM, PROMOTE GANG VIOLENCE, JEAPORDIZE THE DOMESTIC STABILITY OF SEVERAL NATIONS, WITHHOLD AND WASTE BILLIONS AND BILLIONS OF DOLLARS OF TAX REVENUE, DEGRADE RESPECT FOR AND EFFECTIVENESS OF LAW ENFORCEMENT, ADVERSELY AFFECT CITIZEN'S LIVES VIOLATING THEIR CIVIL AND INDIVIDUAL CONSTITUTIONALLY GUARANTEED RIGHTS, ETC. THE WAY THINGS ARE NOW IS OBVIOUSLY INSANE. HERE IS A PARTIAL SOLUTION. THE MOST SERIOUS PROBLEM GOVERNMENT SALES OF AN ANNUAL PERSONAL USE CANNABIS GROW PERMIT WOULD LIKELY CAUSE IS THE INABILITY OF THE GOVERNMENT TO GET ENOUGH WHEEL BARRELS TO TRANSPORT THE CASH FROM PERMIT SALE SITES TO PUBLIC REVENUE ACCOUNT HOLDING BANKS. I CAME UP WITH THIS IN A FEW SECONDS, EXAGGERATING TO MAKE A POINT, BUT BELIEVE PEOPLE MUCH SMARTER COULD COME UP WITH SOME REALLY GOOD IDEAS TO TRY. WHEN ENOUGH AMERICAN PATRIOTS UNDERSTAND WHAT IS AT STAKE HERE AND WHAT IT MEANS TO THEM, THE CRUCIAL TIPPING POINT WILL BE PASSED AND WE'LL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO PROCEED IN MORE LOVING, REALISTIC AND PRODUCTIVE WAYS. IF THIS WERE JUST ABOUT SOME PEOPLE USING A COMMON SHRUB, I WOULDN'T WASTE MY TIME. THIS IS ABOUT BEING COURAGEOUS ENOUGH TO AT LEAST TRY AND MAKE THINGS BETTER FOR EVERYONE, LIVING FREE, EXERCISING LIBERTY, AND BEING FULLY RESPONSIBLE AND ACCOUNTABLE FOR THOSE RIGHTLY PERSONAL AND PRIVATE CHOICES, AS MY GOD INTENDS. THANKS. THE ISSUE AT HAND IS MUCH MORE IMPORTANT THAN POT SMOKING. THIS IS ABOUT LIVING FREE, A RIGHT AND OBLIGATION FROM OUR CREATOR. IF ANYTHING OTHER THAN SIMPLY STAYING OUT OF OUR WAY, THE GOVERNMENT’S ROLE SHOULD BE TO INCREASE AND IMPROVE THE QUANTITY AND QUALITY OF AVAILABLE LIBERTIES FOR OUR CONSIDERATION, NOT REDUCE AND DEGRADE THEM. FROM A PRACTICAL PERSPECTIVE, CURRENT DRUG LAWS ARE NOT JUST UNCONSTITUTIONAL AND IMMORAL OPPOSING GOD’S WILL FOR US TO FREELY CHOOSE. THESE LAWS DIRECTLY FUND TERRORISM, PROMOTE GANG VIOLENCE, JEAPORDIZE THE DOMESTIC STABILITY OF SEVERAL NATIONS, WITHHOLD AND WASTE BILLIONS AND BILLIONS OF DOLLARS OF TAX REVENUE, DEGRADE RESPECT FOR AND EFFECTIVENESS OF LAW ENFORCEMENT, ADVERSELY AFFECT CITIZEN’S LIVES VIOLATING THEIR CIVIL AND INDIVIDUAL CONSTITUTIONALLY GUARANTEED RIGHTS, ETC. THE WAY THINGS ARE NOW IS OBVIOUSLY INSANE. HERE IS A PARTIAL SOLUTION. THE MOST SERIOUS PROBLEM GOVERNMENT SALES OF AN ANNUAL PERSONAL USE CANNABIS GROW PERMIT WOULD LIKELY CAUSE IS THE INABILITY OF THE GOVERNMENT TO GET ENOUGH WHEEL BARRELS TO TRANSPORT THE CASH FROM PERMIT SALE SITES TO PUBLIC REVENUE ACCOUNT HOLDING BANKS. I CAME UP WITH THIS IN A FEW SECONDS, EXAGGERATING TO MAKE A POINT, BUT BELIEVE PEOPLE MUCH SMARTER COULD COME UP WITH SOME REALLY GOOD IDEAS TO TRY. WHEN ENOUGH AMERICAN PATRIOTS UNDERSTAND WHAT IS AT STAKE HERE AND WHAT IT MEANS TO THEM, THE CRUCIAL TIPPING POINT WILL BE PASSED AND WE’LL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO PROCEED IN MORE LOVING, REALISTIC AND PRODUCTIVE WAYS. IF THIS WERE JUST ABOUT SOME PEOPLE USING A COMMON SHRUB, I WOULDN’T WASTE MY TIME. THIS IS ABOUT BEING COURAGEOUS ENOUGH TO AT LEAST TRY AND MAKE THINGS BETTER FOR EVERYONE, LIVING FREE, EXERCISING LIBERTY, AND BEING FULLY RESPONSIBLE AND ACCOUNTABLE FOR THOSE RIGHTLY PERSONAL AND PRIVATE CHOICES, AS MY GOD INTENDS. THANKS.

]]> By: Jose Velasco http://blog.norml.org/2009/02/22/10000-in-prizes-awarded-in-normls-pro-marijuana-ad-contest/comment-page-1/#comment-19708 Jose Velasco Mon, 23 Feb 2009 16:57:56 +0000 http://blog.norml.org/2009/02/22/10000-in-prizes-awarded-in-normls-pro-marijuana-ad-contest/#comment-19708 These potential commercial candidates although all imperfect in some minor manner still represent a starting point in which to bring the prohibition debate to the "front lines" or headlines. I've put in my 25 bucks worth and would gladly continue and even increase amounts depending on continually evolving outcome. Norml and it's "top brass" should plow forward in its effort to be the "Command Post" in internet fundraising and organization for a major media "blitz" that might well have far reaching impact. We can change public perception and this can be a oppourtunity to launch such an offensive. J. Velasco Brownsville Texas These potential commercial candidates although all imperfect in some minor manner still represent a starting point in which to bring the prohibition debate to the “front lines” or headlines. I’ve put in my 25 bucks worth and would gladly continue and even increase amounts depending on continually evolving outcome. Norml and it’s “top brass” should plow forward in its effort to be the “Command Post” in internet fundraising and organization for a major media “blitz” that might well have far reaching impact. We can change public perception and this can be a oppourtunity to launch such an offensive. J. Velasco Brownsville Texas

]]> By: Ed http://blog.norml.org/2009/02/22/10000-in-prizes-awarded-in-normls-pro-marijuana-ad-contest/comment-page-1/#comment-19699 Ed Mon, 23 Feb 2009 15:33:39 +0000 http://blog.norml.org/2009/02/22/10000-in-prizes-awarded-in-normls-pro-marijuana-ad-contest/#comment-19699 Can we get a breakdown on some ballpark figures of what the average internet, television, radio ad costs? Can we get a breakdown on some ballpark figures of what the average internet, television, radio ad costs?

]]> By: MrBudWyzer http://blog.norml.org/2009/02/22/10000-in-prizes-awarded-in-normls-pro-marijuana-ad-contest/comment-page-1/#comment-19693 MrBudWyzer Mon, 23 Feb 2009 14:20:05 +0000 http://blog.norml.org/2009/02/22/10000-in-prizes-awarded-in-normls-pro-marijuana-ad-contest/#comment-19693 I think it's high time that we "smokers" have a sit-in pow wow with our legislators...I mean the ones in DC...and I think that 4-20-09 would be a perfect day to do so...it's time to come out of the closet... Puff...Puff... I think it’s high time that we “smokers” have a sit-in pow wow with our legislators…I mean the ones in DC…and I think that 4-20-09 would be a perfect day to do so…it’s time to come out of the closet…

Puff…Puff…

]]> By: D-Bag http://blog.norml.org/2009/02/22/10000-in-prizes-awarded-in-normls-pro-marijuana-ad-contest/comment-page-1/#comment-19689 D-Bag Mon, 23 Feb 2009 14:08:32 +0000 http://blog.norml.org/2009/02/22/10000-in-prizes-awarded-in-normls-pro-marijuana-ad-contest/#comment-19689 I just donated $50.00. Let's get this thing moving, people! :) I just donated $50.00.

Let’s get this thing moving, people! :)

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