…Researched and contributed by Henry George.
In 2009, actress Megan Fox spoke to GQ and offered her opinion on America’s war on drugs, while also admitting that she had smoked weed herself.
At the time, Fox was 23 years old and spoke candidly about how she believed that the country would eventually drop its fight against the herb.
She criticized the propaganda surrounding marijuana and hoped that it would be legalized, saying that she would be the first person in line to buy a pack of joints when it happened.
Legalization of Cannabis in the US
Currently, 21 states and Washington DC have legalized marijuana for recreational use in addition to medicinal use.
Nearly all states now allow it to be used for medicinal purposes.
Megan’s prediction has come true as the US has gradually legalized the use of marijuana for various purposes.
420 Celebration
April 20, also called “Weed Day” or “420,” sees people come together to celebrate marijuana.
It is thought to go back to 1971 when a group of students from San Rafael High School in California got together every evening at 4.20 pm to smoke a joint and catch up.
They referred to themselves as “The Waldos” and began using the time to describe the act of smoking itself.
Another theory surrounding the history of 420 is that it was the police code for cops to signal when they’d caught someone smoking.
Americans write dates with the month first, so April 20 or 4/20 has become the official day to mark getting high. The celebration of 420 shows the growing acceptance of marijuana in American culture.
Commentary:
Megan Fox’s comments on the legalization of marijuana over a decade ago highlight how public opinion and the law regarding marijuana use have shifted in the US.
The growing legalization of marijuana for both medicinal and recreational use has challenged the previously held notions of marijuana as a dangerous drug.
It has sparked discussions about the racial and social justice implications of drug enforcement policies and the potential economic benefits of legalization.
The 420 celebration is a reflection of how marijuana has become more mainstream and normalized in American culture.
However, it is important to remember that marijuana use can have potential health risks and should be used responsibly.