Voters' marijuana decriminalization law is under attack
Last
November, 65% of Massachusetts voters removed the possibility of jail
for simple marijuana possession, making adults' possession of an ounce
or less a civil infraction punishable only by a $100 fine.
Despite this overwhelming mandate from voters, several bills have been introduced that would undermine the new law. I
Lots of emails, facebook messages and phone calls, the Senator's staff is trying to cancel the protest but offering what exactly. Check it out. Over 200 RSVP's for the protest on two facebook events for it.
On November 4, 2008, Massachusetts voters decriminalized
marijuana in a landslide 65% victory. Unfortunately, some local police
chiefs and city officials don't seem to be giving the new legislation a
chance to go into effect. Many cities and towns are trying to pass
by-laws and ordinances to impose additional fines on pot smokers, and
in some cases, even trying to re-criminalize marijuana.
BostonFreedomRally.com's Miss Micaela reports on these efforts around
the state.
One city heard voter concerns and offered a compromise (Methuen, MA) and one did not (Quincy, MA).
Video: On Tuesday, January 20, 2009 the City Council in Quincy, Massachusetts,
introduced a measure that would impose additional fines on marijuana smokers,
possibly increasing the fine from $100 to $700, with the risk of criminal
indictment for unpaid fines. Supporters gathered in protest outside of City
Hall, and entered the meeting to speak on the subject. The City Council ignored
the voters, and refused to hear discussion on the topic.
Republican candidate for US Congress
John Cunningham (MA 7th District) challenges Ed Markey to show the law
that gives Congress the right to give taxpayer money to bail out
private billionaire corporations.
9-13-2008 GRAVEYARD BBQ "BBQ NATION" Music Video Shoot, Waltham,
MA, with BBQ Nation, BBQ Girls, drums on fire, stage diving, crowd
surfing guitar playing, crazy backyard pig roast party kegger, and much
more craziness.
By weeklydig on Tue, Mar 16, 2010 7:17 pm
LIVE REVIEW BY RILEY OHLSON
RJD2 got his start DJing for Columbus rap group MHz in the '90s, but is better known for his solo work, beginning with Your Face or Your Kneecaps in 2001, and hitting his stride with widely acclaimed 2002 release Deadringer.
By ioncrash on Mon, Mar 8, 2010 5:26 pm
None-too-shockingly, Jonas Stein of Turbo Fruits (formerly of Be YourOwn Pet) turns out to be a pretty chill guy. After all, the dude’s written more songs about weed than I care to list right now.
