Austin Pot-Law Reformers Unite!
On Saturday (May 3) Austin reformers will join with like-minded tokers in 230 cities around the world for the ninth Global Marijuana March to protest pot prohibition.
By Jordan Smith, 8:42AM, Fri. May 2, 2008
On Saturday (May 3) Austin reformers will join with like-minded tokers in 230 cities around the world for the ninth Global Marijuana March to protest pot prohibition.
Texas NORML has joined forces with Outgrow Big Bro to coordinate Austin's festivities, which will begin at 10am at Pecan Grove in Zilker Park. Pot pals will march to the Capitol at noon for a rally on the south steps from 1-4pm, which will include speakers and music. The music and fun will continue back at Pecan Grove until 10pm.
So get out, enjoy the day, fight the power, and learn how to be a strong voice for pot-law reform.
Now, a couple reminders. First: Don't be smoking yer dope while you march or while at the Capitol -- at the Capitol you're on state property and that means state cops and they won't take kindly to that. (And as far as APD goes, who the hell knows where they stand these days, or whether they've decided to accept as policy state law that makes minor possession eligible for citation only -- I've asked and they haven't responded, so keep that in mind.) So, you've been warned. Just remember, you can be your own worst enemy, and hinder the cause more than help it: Don't tangle with the cops, don't get belligerent (not that any Reefer readers would do that, right?) -- catch flies with honey, not vinegar.
From our friends at Texas NORML, here's the lineup of music and speakers for the big event Saturday:
Music at the Capitol will include: Jitterbug Vipers, Rival City , Champagne with Friends
Speakers at the Capitol: Chris Kain - quadrapelegic medical marijuana patient, Josh Schimberg - Executive Director of Texas NORML, Sarah, Ms. High Times 2007 - from Corpus Christi, Brad Ernst - medical marijuana patient and advocate
After the rally, we're headed back to Zilker Park, Pecan Grove, for the Potluck and more music including: McPullish & Judge, Chartreuse (Corpus Christi) , Shotgun Hustler , Champa (Dallas)
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