"I do not inhale."
Posted on 09/20/2007 5:53:57 PM PDT by TFFKAMM
It's a story that virtually begs for the "only-in-Santa-Cruz" eye-roll treatment - another item in a wave of wackiness over the years that has painted the beach town, fairly or not, as nuttier than a bowl of granola.
Only this time, it might actually be true - the "only-in-Santa-Cruz" part, at least.
That's because two cherished progressive ideals - smoking bans and medicinal marijuana - have collided in a cloud of, well, smoke.
The city last year banned smoking in two city parks, citing the threat to public health. The city also is on record in support of the local group that distributes medicinal marijuana. That group's annual festival is coming up - noon to 5 p.m., Sept. 29 - and some of the members might need to "medicate" during the festivities.
The problem: The festival is in San Lorenzo Park, one of the parks with a no-smoking ban.
The solution? Rescind the law for a day. The city passed a unanimous resolution last week to do just that...
(Excerpt) Read more at mercurynews.com ...
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Can we rescind Santa Cruz?
"I do not inhale."
Following the Austin City Limits Festival last week, I can tell you they don’t have much problem with marijuana (medical or otherwise).
And for the record, Keep Austin Weird is a way better slogan than Only in Santa Cruz.
Typical liberal hypocrites
Second hand pot smoke must be good for children and pets.
Of course! especially in copious amounts
I'm assuming they'll have a designated driver to take them home? Can the city be sued if a "medical" marijuana "patient" injures someone in a car accident on the way home? Gosh, I really I hope so.
During the rest of the year, what if they need to "medicate" at work? Can city bus drivers "medicate" while working?
Just my opinion, but I think, maybe, they're abusing the term, "need". Stupid liberals (but I repeat myself).
Pretty place. Shame about all the fruits.
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