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Marijuana advocates light up and rally for legalization at Capitol

Cheers and a cloud of marijuana smoke floated up from the steps of the Minnesota Capitol Monday as hundreds of activists rallied for legalization.

For the past four decades, activists have gathered on April 20th to light up in a show of civil disobedience they hope will draw attention and support. This year’s “Yes We Cannabis” rally, sponsored by Minnesota chapter of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws, drew everyone from patients who use the drug medically to recreational users who want to be able to partake without fear of a drug bust.

“Can we legalize it?” Minnesota NORML executive director Marcus Harcus called out as the crowd huddled together against the cold, passing joints among themselves.

“Yes we cannabis!” the crowd called back.

http://www.startribune.com/politics/statelocal/300717661.html

 

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