Oct 10
How much to promote pot?
Certain think-tankers in the UK will weep when they hear that the Marihuana Policy Project is paying $60k a year to be a a state organiser in one of the 50 states. I have to say the task at hand isn’t necessarily easy.
Build a coalition of “grasstops” supporters local organizations, statewide organizations, and in-state opinion leaders who endorse the desired change in state law;
Identify grassroots supporters of marijuana policy reform and keep a database of such supporters;
Organize both grasstops and grassroots supporters to write op-eds and letters-to-the-editor, organize and attend demonstrations, distribute leaflets, write to lawmakers, and meet with lawmakers;
Generate favorable news coverage; and
Pass local bills and/or initiatives to demonstrate to state legislators that the public supports marijuana policy reform.
I have to say that if I were single I would be tempted to give it a go. Its certainly a job for someone who likes a challenge, especially in certain states, of course somewhere like New Hampshire or Alaska it would probably be a dodle. Great for the CV no doubt.
