Marijuana public service project

Dear Ms. Stephanie Vogel -

I am writing this letter to you as a humble request for assistance in advancing the public opinion of marijuana in the United States. I am part of the NORML organization, the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws, and we believe that marijuana laws and policy in this country could be changed by an advance of the public opinion on the substance. 

lmost 50% of Americans have tried marijuana sometime in their lifetime, and 10% are current users (people who have used in the last month). The drug remains illegal, however, and a whole lot of misinformation is spread about it. Unlike alcohol, which anyone can find information about real-life effects, risks, concerns, and support systems, none of that exists for marijuana users. Because the substance is illegal, teens using it don't have access to reliable, unbiased information, and adults who may be having problems with the drug don't know where they can go for support for their use aside from narcotics anonymous, which might be a bit scary for someone who is only using marijuana.

I'm purposing that that all change. I'm looking for money to create a program to spread accurate, unbiased information about marijuana through the internet and television ads, as well as flyers and brochures like the ones you will find in student health centers. As opposed to scaring people and hyperbolizing the negative side effects of the drug, this campaign of information will tell its audience the effects, both positive and negative, and attempt to show both sides of the argument. It will also provide information to people who may think they are smoking too much such as advice on how to cut back and places to go for help. I estimate this will cost around $50,000, and I am coming to you for help.

Thanks for your consideration.

-Angelo Carosio