Pot of Gold: Reaction Paper
The news special "Pot of Gold" featured Americans from across the country. These people all shared a similar story: they are growing marijuana as a cash crop. However none of the growers see themselves as criminals, rather, they are just people who, like everyone else, need to make a living.
The first common theme to arise throughout the documentary was "denial of injury." "... But it's not wrong, it's not hurting anybody... we're not criminals." These justifications and rationalizations protect the individual from self-blame. …
