If Tommy Chong seems like a more rational version of himself these days, it’s just an illusion. At 71, the more outspoken half of the legendary comedy duo Cheech & Chong is still a passionate advocate for cannabis legalization. He’s still committed to healthy living and protecting the environment, as evidenced by his latest passion project: a custom-built, electrically powered Ace lowrider designed by L.A.-based Hippy Motors.
What makes Chong seem so much more reasonable isn’t the result of any profound philosophical shift on his part. What’s changed is America itself. While most of us are just now seriously questioning the wisdom of our national drug policy, Chong has been decrying its insanity for decades. While America is finally waking up to the benefits of a healthy lifestyle and the importance of thinking green, Chong has been a committed fitness buff and environmentalist all his adult life. Simply put, society has evolved closer toward Chong’s vision of how things should be.
Fri, Oct 9, 2009
Marijuana / Cannabis / Hemp