UK - Merseyside Cannabis Supporters Warrington protest (friday 26th, 1

[Guest grandad]

PRO cannabis campaigners staged a peaceful protest on Warrington town hall lawn, openly smoking the drug, following the council's controversial drugs awareness campaign "It's Not Just a Joint," which suggested cannabis was stronger than heroin.
Around 20-30 protestors staged a sit down protest, many suffering from illnesses and conditions such a arthritis, which they claimed benefited from the use of cannabis.
A spokesperson for the Merseyside Cannabis Supporters Group, who were among the many who bombarded the council's facebook page, forcing it to close, following the launch of the campaign said: "Whatever statistics the council came up with for their claims that cannabis was stronger than heroin, were clearly flawed.
"The campaign was clearly targeting younger peole who could have been misled into thinking heroin was a safer drug.
"Cannabis has been proven to help people who suffer from various conditions including arthritis and MS.
"The fact that the council has withdrawn the campaign and issued a public apology is too little too late."
The council campaign had cost £1,500 prior to being withdrawn following a storm of protest and was followed by an apology to anyone who felt they had been misled by the drugs message.
The campaign is currently being reviewed.
The ‘It’s Not Just a Joint’ initiative was launched last week via the council's own electronic newsletter - "The Wire" and sparked outrage from pro-cannabis campaigners who accused the council of suggesting heroin was a safer alternative to cannabis.
Hundreds of people had commented on the council’s Facebook page forcing the council to close the page.
The council’s class B drug awareness initiative included the comment: “Did you know that cannabis can be stronger than heroin and cannabis related crime is now the most common drug related crime in Warrington?”
The “It’s not just a joint” campaign was due to run throughout July, August and September in Warrington, with adverts on buses and bus shelters in various locations around the town, and promotion via social media.

Edited July 27, 2013 by grandad

[sam-i-am]

i'm not sure if I was the only uk420 member who turned up yesterday,

I'm in that picture Grandad.

Absolutely top afternoon, getting mashed in the park in the afternoon sunshine, good weed and good people. Should be a regular event. Prohibition prevents us from being the social creature we actually are

[the green shabeen]

nice one lads (and one lass) when u coming to belfast for one

Edited July 27, 2013 by the green shabeen

[Guest grandad]

i'm not one for socialising but I could sit and get high with this group any day, maybe someone will organise another smoke in the park, love to do the Belfast gig but alas, not sure my excuse so i'll say its an age thing. I gave all my pot away before I had an invite to join the liverpool lads for the evening, not into bumming other folks pot. I only feed molasses for the last 3 weeks and I can sure tell the difference when I smoke any other. shame we were never introduced sam.

[sam-i-am]

shame we were never introduced sam.

We were right at the beginning when I turned up ( all the Alans saying hello). My edibles kicked in around 20 minutes later and with all the spliffs I could barely move, let alone speak and circulate. At one point I felt like apologising to Warrington council and going "fair enough, couldn't get this mashed on heroin without dying"

[Guest grandad]

ahhh yes, I remember you saying about the edibles, I think you were opposite me. hi

[Twine]

Sounds like a good day,and no trouble from the po

it would be nice to see more of this stuff going on,

Wonder where the council got there facts from stronger then H

the crazy bastards

[certi berti]

Witch one are you grandad??

[Rastajedi]

I thought it was funny when the psco's came over and said "Weve been sent over to ask you how long is this going to go on for " we all looked at one another in stoned glaze and said we dont know , pleasant afternoon, shame the council didnt provide tea and biscuits, same time next year ?

[TeachMe]

What a great day with like minded people.

was nice to meet a few uk420 members.

[Guest grandad]

I thought it was funny when the psco's came over and said "Weve been sent over to ask you how long is this going to go on for " we all looked at one another in stoned glaze and said we dont know , pleasant afternoon, shame the council didnt provide tea and biscuits, same time next year ?

did you hear the older cop saying he was more chilled than we were

[B B Bill]

Well done all who attended looks and sounds a good day was had by all ..

[Embryo]

Good show to the peeps who represented

So, which town is next...?

Edited July 27, 2013 by Embryo

[Rastajedi]

I thought it was funny when the psco's came over and said "Weve been sent over to ask you how long is this going to go on for " we all looked at one another in stoned glaze and said we dont know , pleasant afternoon, shame the council didnt provide tea and biscuits, same time next year ?

did you hear the older cop saying he was more chilled than we were

Aye , i cant remember what the fella said to the plod but his generic hippie response of "chill out man, im more chilled than you" was pretty funny, fair play to them they where most oblidging really

e2a: Hats off to the young lads providing the acrobatic entertainment

Edited July 27, 2013 by Rastajedi

[pinthetail]

well done to the people that went