On the Common, they like the grass
source: http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2008/09/21/on_the_common_they_like_t...
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A large crowd gathered, its members enjoying the warm, sunny weather and the diverse offerings of food vendors as they debated political ideas or simply relaxed on the grass.
"I tell you, it's eclectic. From getting things like nice tie-dye shirts to getting, like, say, falafels and things like that," said Lee Litif 44, of South Boston, who was decked out in tie-dyed clothes himself, along with sunflower-rimmed sunglasses. "It's utopia; it really is."
Litif was happy to express his support for an upcoming ballot question that would decriminalize marijuana possession in the state.
"No doubt. I'm for legalization of marijuana. Legalize gay marrage and legalize abortion, regardless," he said.
Supporters of both Question 2, the marijuana measure, and Question 1, which would eliminate the state income tax, were out in full force with literature, stickers, and even free fresh fruit to try to lure people to their side.
Arthur Torrey, a libertarian from Billerica, was handing out literature to passersby from a booth. Across the way, a group of socialists were handing out their materials.
"We agree on a lot of social issues," he said.
A number of people were smoking marijuana and some could be seen inhaling substances from balloons. Police reported making six arrests, but officials last evening did not have specifics on the charges.
Police were not visible walking through the crowds, but flashing blue lights on the perimeter of the Common reminded everyone that they were in the vicinity.
Before providing information on the arrests, Officer James Kenneally, a police spokesman, said the Hemp Fest was "rather orderly."
Globe correspondents Padraig Shea and Caitlin Castello contributed to this report. John Guilfoil can be reached at jguilfoil@globe.com
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simplecj
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Yes, legalize it already!!
Did you know that the DEA was legally obligated to reschedule cannabis from a schedule 1 to a schedule 2 substance back in 1996 when California passed it's first acceptable medicinal marijuana law!!
Yet they continue to ignore the fact that there are many states now who have officially recognized the medicinal value of marijuana, which by law should automatically reschedule it to reflect reality. Why do they continue their ignorance???
Why have they been allowed, for 12 years now, to illegally disrupt the state approved medicinal marijuana outlets, confiscating hundreds of thousands if not into the millions of dollars worth of state-legal merchandise along with irreplaceable patient records... most of the raids happening in California have left the shops completely stripped of everything along with additional damage to the property. They have been threatening the doctors who are simply complying with state law, infringing on the rights of those doctors to render effective care to their patients. They have also been arresting those who run these state run shops ALL because they refuse to recognize the completely constitutional right of the states to accept that there is ample evidence of the safe and effective medicinal use of marijuana.
Government thugs need to be put in their place!!! We need to legalize it on the federal level!!
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simplecj
