Pot Ads On Denver Buses Prompt Complaints CBS-DENVER-KUSHCON II-Colorado Cannabis Convention Center

Pot Ads On Denver Buses Prompt Complaints
Original Link:
http://denver.cbslocal.com/2010/12/13/pot-ads-on-denver-buses-prompt-complaints/

DENVER (AP) -- Marijuana conference ads on Denver-area buses have law enforcement groups complaining they promote illegal drug use.

The ads for this weekend's KushCon "cannabis lifestyle" convention in Denver are believed to be the first marijuana-related advertising on public transit anywhere in the country. The ads say "Have a Kush Day!" and promote the convention. Kush is a type of marijuana and the name of the California-based sponsor, Kush Magazine.

The Colorado Association of Chiefs of Police and the Colorado Drug Investigators Association have complained about the ads to the Regional Transportation District. They don't believe the ads belong on something that is paid for with tax dollars.

"It's an inappropriate use of public transportation to advertise a conference that promotes the illegal use of marijuana," said Daniel Brennan, Colorado Association of Chiefs of Police President.
DENVER (AP) -- Marijuana conference ads on Denver-area buses have law enforcement groups complaining they promote illegal drug use.

The ads for this weekend's KushCon "cannabis lifestyle" convention in Denver are believed to be the first marijuana-related advertising on public transit anywhere in the country. The ads say "Have a Kush Day!" and promote the convention. Kush is a type of marijuana and the name of the California-based sponsor, Kush Magazine.

The Colorado Association of Chiefs of Police and the Colorado Drug Investigators Association have complained about the ads to the Regional Transportation District. They don't believe the ads belong on something that is paid for with tax dollars.

"It's an inappropriate use of public transportation to advertise a conference that promotes the illegal use of marijuana," said Daniel Brennan, Colorado Association of Chiefs of Police President.

RTD says they will keep the ads, but modify them to better reflect that they are paid advertisements.

Scott Reed of the RTD says only 33 buses out a more than 1,000 are displaying the ad for what he emphasizes is a legal event.

"We do not endorse, promote any of the products, services, or events that are advertised on our buses, just as other media outlets do the same," Reed said.

RTD says it only made a few thousand dollars on the ads.

NOTES FROM KUSHCON II PUBLIC RELATIONS DEPARTMENT:

As an activist and as the Director of Public Relations for KUSH Magazine, KUSHCON II and DailyBuds.com.... I'm actually thrilled to see this in the news! Just a few short weeks ago, they would have pulled the ads and tried to shut down the show! Let's hear YOUR comments about the progress and history we are making together! United we stand and we will overcome!

We'll see you at the World's LARGEST Cannabis Show---KUSHCON II at http://www.KUSHCON.com

Cheryl Shuman
Director of Public Relations and Marketing
818.223.8011 Office
Cheryl@DailyBuds.com

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[nomiclas]

i've tried to find a CBS sight to complain about the talk show that has 5 women commenting on events.i can't find any direct PR department.does anybody have this info?

[Niemmy]

The police chief would probably like billboads about corrupt cops even less! :)

[CalicoRegent]

The same freak "police chiefs assoc. pres." that basically says "pot's bad" looks like the type that would have the bodies of several children buried in his basement. That's just my opinion...

[ChaosStreetPunk]

in that case no advertisments should be allowed on shit that is payed for through taxes, fucking retards

[facebookgamehacks]

Play the kid card lol.

[Micaleth2]

I went fri, sat and sun.

It was a great event.

Food and drinks were a little overpriced,

BUT I bought a volcano vape for $350 and Illadelph Glycerin coil bong for $200.00 on Sunday.

Gotta love last hour pricing.

Basically bought the vape and got the bong free.

OH YEAH, I took a rickshaw down to 16th and bought some meds everyday.

Fuck the bus, rickshaws are where its at.

The dude driving the bike dont care if you smoke.

[Dillon3672]

Haha Yea, like RTD sells bud... Idiot reporter.

[hobbleheads]

ust give up government do your ob and catch the real crimes like rape and killings weed is good for you do your damn research

[UprisingOfTheYawn]

"Think about the kids ..." man, if I had a nickel for everytime I heard that.

[YungCutty]

But they dont have a problem with Hennessey and fuckin Kool cigarette ads on buses, do they? STFU and let me smoke my weed.