Posted on 06/10/2004 7:30:13 PM PDT by wagglebee
ENGLAND fans will be allowed to smoke dope before Sunday’s crunch clash with France — to keep them calm.
Cops in Lisbon plan to crack down on drunk supporters while turning a blind eye to those spotted puffing on a spliff.
Pot-smoking fans have been assured they will not be arrested, cautioned — or even have their drugs confiscated.
Last night experts said the Portuguese police’s “Here We Blow” policy would reduce chances of a punch-up between rival fans.
Alan Buffry of the Legalise Cannabis Alliance said: “If people are drinking they lose control, if they smoke cannabis they don’t.
“Alcohol makes fans fight. But cannabis smokers will be shaking hands and singing along together.”
Dutch police used a similar policy in Euro 2000 and England’s hooligan element were too stoned to fight.
A Lisbon police spokeswoman said: “If people cause a problem through drugs and become a menace then police will take action. But when this doesn’t happen why should the police be the ones making the fuss?”
More than 600 officers will be on duty for England’s opening group game at Lisbon’s Stadium of Light.
Fans who seem to be drunk may be breath-tested and refused entry.
It appears they've finally figured out that stoners are just too burnt to riot.
The Boston cops may want to try this at the Democratic convention.
I don't care how many bong-hits someone does,it is nearly impossible not to beat the hell out of a Frenchman.
It would save them a heck of a lot of work, if they were planning on doing any.
Reminds me of a great legalization argument I heard from I guy I used to paint houses with during summers while I was a college student.
He said: "If you worked at a 7-11 at 2:00am, would you rather have a drunk coming in and f#%king with you, a crackhead coming in and robbing you, or a pothead coming in to buy some Twinkies?
LOL! if it works...popcorn and Cheetos sales skyrocket
It appears they've finally figured out that stoners are just too burnt to riot.
This:
When i find myself in times of trouble Mother mary comes to me Speaking words of wisdom, let it be. And in my hour of darkness She is standing right in front of me Speaking words of wisdom, let it be. Let it be, let it be. Whisper words of wisdom, let it be.
Versus This
Dizzy, drunk and fightin' On tequila white lightnin' My glass is getting shorter On whiskey, ice and water So come on and have a good time And get blinded out of your mind
And then do the math...
Yea but if your stoned after you beat the hell out of a Frenchman you can having him make your munches for you
That word had a totally different meaning where I grew up. But then it is British, and they invented the language. ;-)
"Le-gal-ize it...... and I will ad-ver-tise it" - Peter Tosh
Reminds me of the beekeepers smoking the hives to keep the bees passive.
Very funny article!
Big time "LOL"!
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