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Called the Last Taboo in a world of violence and porn, Hollywood is cashing in on the ground Cheech and Chong cleared 3o years ago, and bringing it mainstream. Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong admit their brand of humor was more crude than the new TV shows and films which now seek to reflect modern day use, and are not meant to encourage anyone to smoke according to producers and writers. With the mainstream success of shows such as "Weeds" on cable,it appears they're telling the truth. The story revolves around a widowed mother who deals a bit of the infamous herb to help make ends meet. From a parental standpoint, she is home more often than if she had a Mary Kay route, viewers have been rabid fans since 2005. In movies,the art-house film "The Wackness", is further dignified with Sir Ben Kingsley who plays a pot-smoking psychiatrist. The comedy/ action film "Pineapple Express" is yet to be released. It features a high legal process server...a thankless job if ever there were one,portrayed by Seth Rogen. "Harold & Kumar" at the zany end of the spectrum feature a smokin' investment banker and medical school candidate. The new features are appealing to a much broader audience than Cheech and Chong,and should give the "Just Say No" battalion a clue as to the feelings of the country - who astoundingly do not require their intense scrutiny of what we choose to imbibe or not.

Speaking of buzz-kills,it will come as no surprise that "The Children" are trotted out. In the Flat-Earther view these restricted films and shows will lure their wee ones into the streets, rather than simply provide a reflection of society, a society which they would be surprised to know does not consist of once impressionable youth, having seen a movie, now doomed to a life of crack and depravity in the streets. In fact,a study by the Rand Corp. found the government's anti-drug campaign had not led to "substantial decreases in the severity of America's drug-related problems." It may be noted that it's a lot easier to bust a parent with a small stash turned in by a DARE addled child than to approach a crack house. In fact, Americans lead the world in MJ use with more than 42 percent of citizens admitting to having tried it,roughly 125 million in a population of 300 million...and those were the ones who answered honestly when asked.

It seems simple, though the insanity continues with even medical marijuana-legal in certain states actively being confiscated by the Feds, so paranoid is this country without a buzz. First,there are ways of controlling what your children watch. Secondly, anyone should know that the one way to make something especially desirable is to make it taboo...and last, people will do what they wish - one way or another. Modern entertainment reflects mainstream marijuana use
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