Of Marijuana And Laws

The residents and City Council of Denver Colorado recently passed an ordinance that will bring the fine for possession of small amounts of marijuana down to a single dollar, much to the chagrin of local cops and the federal government. Ever single 2008, the fine for possessing small amounts of the harmless substance has only been a 50 dollar fine, but this new move to lower it even further is the most progressive move in the history of marijuana in the United States.

At this point and time about 40-50 percent of the American public wants to see marijuana either legalized or completely decriminalized, yet the federal government has done absolutely nothing to reflect the public’s wishes to see their beloved plant set free. If anything, the federal government’s stance on weed has been in direct opposition to the public’s opinion, and marijuana charges have become harsher and harsher. Even President Obama, the beacon of hope and change, has gone back on his promises to stop raids on legal medical marijuana cultivation programs all over the country.

This move by the Denver City council is meant to show the cops and the federal government that the people think that busting people for weed should be the lowest priority of the people charged with upholding the law. Council member Mason Tvert stated that “”By setting the fine at just $1, we are sending a message to Denver officials that the era of citing adults for using a less harmful drug than alcohol is over. It’s simply not worth the city’s time or resources.”

Since the Federal Government is not going to listen to the people, it is now up to city council members all over the country to take up the fight for our good friend weed and stick it to the man. Hopefully progressive folks from all over America will look at the Denver City Council’s actions and see it as a great way to get the feds to actually listen to the people and set one our weed free.