180493-anti-pot-lobbys-big-bankroll

180493-anti-pot-lobbys-big-bankroll

7/20/2014

link

https://m.thenation.com/article/180493-anti-pot-lobbys-big-bankroll

summary

This article discusses the significant financial contributions made by the anti-marijuana lobby to influence public opinion and policy on marijuana legalization. It highlights how various industries, such as private prisons, pharmaceuticals, and alcohol, have a vested interest in maintaining the illegality of marijuana. The article examines the financial backing provided by these industries to influential groups and politicians to uphold strict marijuana laws. It also sheds light on the deceptive tactics used by these groups to manipulate public perception by spreading misleading information about the potential risks of marijuana use. The article suggests that the big bankroll behind the anti-pot lobby is a key factor in hindering progress towards marijuana legalization.

tags

marijuana legalization ꞏ drug policy ꞏ cannabis industry ꞏ marijuana advocacy ꞏ marijuana legislation ꞏ marijuana market ꞏ marijuana legalization movement ꞏ anti-marijuana lobby ꞏ marijuana industry ꞏ marijuana activism ꞏ drug legalization ꞏ drug regulation ꞏ drug reform ꞏ marijuana business ꞏ marijuana research ꞏ marijuana prohibition ꞏ marijuana debate ꞏ marijuana culture ꞏ marijuana laws ꞏ drug enforcement ꞏ drug war ꞏ marijuana taxation ꞏ marijuana economy ꞏ marijuana social impact ꞏ marijuana health effects ꞏ drug lobbying ꞏ drug politics ꞏ marijuana propaganda ꞏ anti-drug organizations ꞏ drug policy reform ꞏ drug decriminalization ꞏ marijuana education ꞏ drug addiction ꞏ drug stigma ꞏ marijuana criminalization ꞏ marijuana stereotypes ꞏ marijuana criminal justice ꞏ drug sentencing ꞏ drug legislation ꞏ marijuana market size ꞏ marijuana advertising ꞏ marijuana taxes ꞏ marijuana medicinal use ꞏ marijuana recreational use ꞏ drug enforcement policies ꞏ marijuana public opinion ꞏ marijuana legalization statistics