Million Marijuana March ‘09 Starts Today
April 20th, 2009 by Tracii
Infuriated by President Obama’s reaction to a pot legalization question at a recent Q&A conference, organizers of the Million Marijuana March are pulling out all the stops to make sure the issue is taken seriously by lawmakers.
This year’s goal is to get a bill signed into law by December 31, 2009, fully legalizing possession of up to 10 plants or 10 lbs. of processed plant material per person. Organizers of the march are also giving the “War on Marijuana” a much needed facelift by separating it in name from the broader “War on Drugs”, which includes hard drugs like heroin and meth.
On the heels of a bloody Mexican drug war and the near collapse of our own economy, this year’s march could make an even bigger impact than in years past. Organizers stress the importance of professionalism, order, and peaceful protest among attendees if their message is to be taken seriously. Everyone “except the DEA” is invited, including non-users who support the movement, medical medical marijuana patients, and recreational users.
252 cities around the globe have signed up for the event. The Million Marijuana March is set for 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. on Monday, April 20, 2009 @ The National Mall in Washington D.C.
