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It all boils down to it being government propaganda which doesn't work. We had our little Drug War. Drugs won. The drug prohibition movement just isn't effective, much like the alcohol prohibition movement wasn't effective.
I almost agree with some of the message Above the Influence is trying to make. I don't think someone should base their choices on peer pressure. The name of the group itself is a bit of doublethink. You should be "Above the Influence", except for the influence they hold. "Be an independent thinker, do as we say!" People should be accurately informed of the facts and weigh the pros and cons. These types of commercials only list out cons. They should be promoting responsible usage, like the "If you drink, don't drive" type PSAs. Have a sitter for your first time, don't use if you have respiratory problems, don't drive while under the influence, don't go to a fast-food place because you will order $75 worth of food, etc.
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