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Dear friends, Olympic champion Michael Phelps was photographed taking a hit from a bong. Amidst the media uproar that ensued, Kellogg's announced that it would not renew its sponsorship deal with Phelps. Call Kellogg's now and tell them that if they dump Phelps we dump them.Â
Like you, we're sick and tired of the public outings and forced apologies and recantations, which perpetuate this shameless hypocrisy. More than 70 percent of Americans say that marijuana should be decriminalized and that no one should go to jail for its use. We agree. Even the residents of Kellogg's home state of Michigan recently passed (by an overwhelming margin) a ballot initiative legalizing marijuana for medical purposes. Dropping Phelps hurts the Kellogg's image far more than associating with someone who smoked marijuana.  Call them to tell them what you think (you'll find helpful instructions and talking points if you follow this link to our website). Sincerely,  Ethan Nadelmann P.S. You can also read my piece in the Huffington Post on this issue. |
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