Urge your legislators to introduce and support medical marijuana legislation
Please send an e-mail to your legislators, urging them to protect medical marijuana patients. Be sure to forward any responses you receive to state@mpp.org, so that your legislators may be lobbied more effectively.
You can edit any of the letters to your liking, so feel free to include information specific to Florida, if you know of anything.
Legislators truly do listen to their constituents, so be sure to follow up with calls to their offices after sending your letters!
Urge your legislators to reform Florida's failed marijuana laws
Please send an e-mail to your legislators, urging them to stop wasting taxpayer money on marijuana prohibition. Be sure to forward any responses you receive to state@mpp.org, so that your legislators may be lobbied more effectively.
You can edit any of the letters to your liking, so feel free to personalize your message.
Legislators truly do listen to their constituents, so be sure to follow up with calls to their offices after sending your letters!
Write a letter to the editor in support of medical marijuana
Writing a letter to the editor of your local newspaper can be a great way to foster discussion about marijuana policy reform. While we have provided a list of talking points, we encourage you to write your own letter.
Here's a few tips to keep in mind:
1) Keep it short and simple
Papers generally won't print anything longer than 150-200 words. It's best to make one point well, rather than trying to make every point possible. By only making one point at a time, you save your other arguments for future letters.
2) Check your spelling and grammar
Not only are newspapers more likely to print a letter containing no errors, having a spelling or grammar mistake plays into the stereotypes embraced by the opposition. We'd be glad to look over your letter if you'd like.
3) Say only what you know is factually true
Science, math, and reason are on our side; there's no need to make false claims or exaggerations. If you are unsure, check our library or ask us.
4) If possible, respond to a recent story in a timely manner
Papers are generally more likely to publish letters that are in response to recent stories, especially letters than are submitted shortly after the stories were published.
Feel free to contact us if you'd like help with your letter, and let us know if it gets published.
