Why is this dude such a fag about weed?
Conservative Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is pulling out all the stops to oppose ballot measures to restore abortion access and legalize cannabis in the state — spending millions in taxpayer dollars on TV ad campaigns designed to undercut both measures.
“DUI crashes increase in states with legalized marijuana — putting everyone at risk,” says a TV ad run by the Florida Department of Transportation, which adds that a DUI “can more than double your car insurance.” The ad suggests, in a backhanded way, that alcohol is better than weed: “Unlike alcohol, there’s no easy way for law enforcement to detect how high you are when driving.”
The intent of the ad is rather obvious, given DeSantis’ public opposition to Amendment 3, the measure to legalize marijuana. The amendment’s supporters are calling on TV stations to stop running the ad, describing it as taxpayer-funded, political “propaganda.”
Conservative Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is pulling out all the stops to oppose ballot measures to restore abortion access and legalize cannabis in the state — spending millions in taxpayer dollars on TV ad campaigns designed to undercut both measures.
“DUI crashes increase in states with legalized marijuana — putting everyone at risk,” says a TV ad run by the Florida Department of Transportation, which adds that a DUI “can more than double your car insurance.” The ad suggests, in a backhanded way, that alcohol is better than weed: “Unlike alcohol, there’s no easy way for law enforcement to detect how high you are when driving.”
The intent of the ad is rather obvious, given DeSantis’ public opposition to Amendment 3, the measure to legalize marijuana. The amendment’s supporters are calling on TV stations to stop running the ad, describing it as taxpayer-funded, political “propaganda.”
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