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Due to a ballot initiative passed in November by 65% of those voting, possession of an ounce or less of marijuana is subject only to a $100 fine. No criminal record. Law went into effect yesterday and it doesn't matter if you are caught on private or public property. So I'm bringing two joints to a show tonight and there's no worries! Fear does not exist in this dojo, does it? No sensei!!!
Post by GratefulHippie on Jan 3, 2009 17:32:45 GMT -5
^^ the laws in texas say that an officer has the CHOICE of citing you, or taking you to jail(and thus costing the tax payers more money ). the problem is, most of them would rather ignore the law than make things easier on themselves, and save that spot in jail for a real criminal.
Hey kennyO, did you happen to read the article about Prop. 2 in the Boston Globe today? Basically what it said was that, since there's no more money in busting users, cops are planning to just turn a blind eye for the most part, since they consider it a major waste of time and resources to issue $100 citations for possession. And I think you all know what that means for me... OM NOM NOM NOM!
Hey kennyO, did you happen to read the article about Prop. 2 in the Boston Globe today? Basically what it said was that, since there's no more money in busting users, cops are planning to just turn a blind eye for the most part, since they consider it a major waste of time and resources to issue $100 citations for possession. And I think you all know what that means for me... OM NOM NOM NOM!
thanks for that story. the news keeps getting better. the new law is "going to become a joke". i'm already laughing! i walked the streets of boston last night smoking a joint as if it were a regular cigarette.
so there is a snag already... in worcester, they are considering city ordinances that mirror those already in place for alcohol (i.e. no public consumption). one major issue was that if you're found on public property with any, it could be a criminal offense.
im pretty psyched about these laws, dont get me wrong, but i dont think rolling down landsdown street with a j is the right approach to this new freedom.
so there is a snag already... in worcester, they are considering city ordinances that mirror those already in place for alcohol (i.e. no public consumption). one major issue was that if you're found on public property with any, it could be a criminal offense.
im pretty psyched about these laws, dont get me wrong, but i dont think rolling down landsdown street with a j is the right approach to this new freedom.
what they really need here is a proper festie
good call. i'm gonna have to keep abreast of possible local ordinances. i kept an eye out anyway, but during a cigarette break, once one person smelled what i had cookin, i suddenly drew the attention of new "friends". so it's a good idea to lay low until the novelty of it wears out.
and we do need a proper festie here... maybe on the Cape? we could call it Traffic Jam! ha, nah, but there's gotta be somewhere that could handle it.
I'm in favor of any good fests up in New England - I feel we've been slacking in that department. Sure, there's the Phish fests, I mean, if you're into that kind of thing ... the only really notable one that comes to mind right now is Gathering of the Vibes, and while there are always a few really good acts on the bill each year, I could never justify the price for it.
Due to a ballot initiative passed in November by 65% of those voting, possession of an ounce or less of marijuana is subject only to a $100 fine. No criminal record. Law went into effect yesterday and it doesn't matter if you are caught on private or public property. So I'm bringing two joints to a show tonight and there's no worries! Fear does not exist in this dojo, does it? No sensei!!!
That would probably have gotten you kicked out of the show and not arrested before the law was passed anyway.
Makes me miss the Berkshire Mountain Music Festival. They need to bring that back.
the who in the where now?
There used to be a festival called Berk Fest held at one of the ski resorts in the Berkshires. I went in 2000. The last one was in '03. I think the promoters went bankrupt or something.
although it's not a huge party scene, we had a hell of a time at the newport folk festival. in fact, i can't see any reason i wouldnt go again this year.
depending on how many people on inforoo are in MA, i would volunteer my house for a bbq in the spring... im probably mid-way between boston and points west. just a thought.
Post by jumpinjamesbrown on Feb 14, 2009 12:36:10 GMT -5
i have to agree newport is an awesome time
i used to ski and snowboard all the time in the berkshires but i don't talk to anyone that does it anymore so i stopped going, just not as much fun by yourself
). the problem is, most of them would rather ignore the law than make things easier on themselves, and save that spot in jail for a real criminal.
ha, nah, but there's gotta be somewhere that could handle it.
... the only really notable one that comes to mind right now is Gathering of the Vibes, and while there are always a few really good acts on the bill each year, I could never justify the price for it.
