July 3, 2013
For Immediate Release
For More Information Contact: Lana Beck (727)
828-0211 or (727) 403-7571
“Hemp Flag Flying Over State Capitol is a
Disgrace”
Says Drug Free America Foundation
(St.
Petersburg, FL) Marijuana legalization activist, Representative Jared Polis,
used his pull to ensure that the flag flying over the US Capital Building on
July 4th will be made of hemp.
“This
is a completely and utterly disgraceful way to commemorate the birth of our
country,” says Calvina Fay, Executive Director of Drug Free America Foundation,
Inc. and Save Our Society From Drugs. “There are millions of families in
America that battle the scourge of addiction every day and many of them have
lost loved ones to drugs,” continued Fay.
“This
insensitive gesture makes a mockery of our nation’s prevention, treatment and
law enforcement efforts. July 4th is a
day that should be spent celebrating the privilege of living in America, not
promoting or normalizing drug use to our citizenry,” concluded Fay.
If
you would like to set up an interview about this issue with Calvina Fay, or
other drug policy experts, please contact Lana Beck at (727) 828-0211 or
(727) 403-7571.
Drug Free America Foundation, Inc. is a national
and international drug policy organization promoting effective sound drug
policies, education and prevention. www.dfaf.org.
Save Our Society From Drugs (S.O.S.) takes a
comprehensive approach to promote sound drug policy that includes education,
prevention, abstinence-based treatment, scientific research, and community
awareness. www.saveoursociety.org.
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