But anyways, I've been researching how the Comedy Central comedians handle and/or spin the subject of marijuana and marijuana legalization. From what videos we've compiled of them that deal with this subject manner, it is painfully obvious that they approach the issue with blatant sarcasm and stereotypes towards recreational marijuana smokers. Stephen Colbert is especially biting with his satire, but he often portrays himself as a recreational drug/marijuana user...is this showing his approval towards the idea of legalization? Check out these videos that I've recently uncovered:
http://www.colbertnation.com/the-colbert-report-videos/179077/august-11-2008/nailed--em---medical-marijuana: Nailed 'Em - Medical Marijuana
I feel like in this video they are trying to make the man who was fired seem like a victim. What do you think?
And I liked this from Jon Stewart, where he mentions in a skit with John Hodgeman that tax revenue from legalizing marijuana could help California deal with its budget crisis:
http://www.thedailyshow.com/watch/tue-june-9-2009/you-re-welcome---california-budget-crisis: You're Welcome: California Budget Crisis
He seems blunt about the topic in this video (despite Hodgeman's spoofy wind power idea.)
Just sharing my research!
-Eric
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