An Open Letter to How Stuff Works
Update: I have added a response (and my reply) from Mr. Silverman to the bottom of this post.
Dear Mr. Silverman,
I recently viewed your article on “How Medical Marijuana Works” located here: http://health.howstuffworks.com/medical-marijuana.htm/printable
While, overall, I enjoyed reading much of your article, I am quite confused and even insulted with your selection of terminology and, especially, with the video used on the page. At first, I thought the video was going to be a satirical (a bunch of misinformed youths talking about myths regarding marijuana). I honestly kept waiting for someone to cut in and say something like, “Now for some truth.” Sadly, that moment never came.
I’m not sure who was responsible for the creation of that video, but it is not only an insult to people like myself, but an insult to every visitor that comes to your site looking for well-researched opinions. The very fact that you guys chose to create/display that video makes me question the integrity of the site as a whole, and because of this, I am writing you this e-mail in hopes you will correct these blatant mistakes.
