New Amsterdam

As I flip between the Suns/Spurs (I hate San Antonio. But damn they're still good) and Flames/Sharks, I came across this article from one of the two Vancouver dailies, and just had to share. Last Sunday, as you probably know, was April 20th, or International 4/20 day. It's a day where potheads worldwide get together and do what they do every other day: smoke pot. Here in BC it's supposed to be illegal to smoke pot, especially in the middle of downtown Vancouver. As the article there states, over 10,000 people held a "4/20 Rally" where they all smoked dope in public, surrounded by police. Guess how many people were arrested? Zero.

Vancouver police Const. Tim Fanning said officers attended the rally to ensure public safety.

"I don't think anybody in this city would think it would be reasonable to go in and arrest 6,000 to 12,000 people who are smoking pot," the (police) spokesman said.

Asked if police inaction against pot-law protesters meant people are free to smoke pot in public in Vancouver, (Vancouver police Const. Tim) Fanning said police enforce the law when drug use occurs around schools and playgrounds, causes disorder or interferes with other people's lawful enjoyment of public or private spaces.



These guys would love Vancouver.