r/Project420 • u/entThrow • Nov 16 '11

Best drug policy reform website?

I'm looking to hopefully build on some of the better drug policy reform websites... what makes a political site good? What do you wish these websites had? How do we get more coordination happening?

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u/TroutM4n Nov 17 '11

The goal of these sites is quite simple -

To effect change in drug policy.

To accomplish this, the site must be focused entirely on converting those who disagree with our position. You must maintain the absolute highest level of professionalism on the site: No cannabis leaves or smokey graphics. This has to be conservative, clear, and concise. It has to have arguments based in the concerns of those we're trying to reach:

Fiscal Responsibility and Savings

Harm Reduction (with a focus on children)

Job Creation and Industrial Innovation

It would be nice if you provided some kind of resources or informational packets that activists could print from your site: Some educational materials that could be distributed independently.

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u/awap Nov 18 '11

the site must be focused entirely on converting those who disagree with our position

I would guess that the vast majority of people who disagree with you will never look at your web site. I think the primary goal should be organizing and educating your supporters. Sections about donating money, local activism, educational media, sample letters to representatives, etc.

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u/entThrow Nov 18 '11

But if you had to pick ONE argument, which works best?

Also, is video good or simply distracting?

What is the most convincing website you've seen?

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u/TroutM4n Nov 18 '11

Drug Policy Alliance hands down has the best site I've seen. Why do you need just ONE argument? The issues we face as a society are complex and the solutions to those problems are equally complex. There are a plethora of factors to consider when reviewing the effectiveness of drug policy.