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Pro-marijuana legalization activists plan to gather in Shreveport and five other cities across Louisiana on Saturday to march in favor of ending prohibition.
In Shreveport, the march is scheduled to begin at 3 p.m. at Clyde Fant and Cotton Street downtown.
The rallies are the brainchild of Legalize Louisiana founder Donnie Griffith, of Monroe, who believes marijuana can be used to help those suffering from medical conditions.
"We need to take the patients off the battlefield in the war on drugs," said Griffith, who stressed that patients in Louisiana deserve the same rights as those in other states.
Griffith said the event is open to any adult as long as he or she obeys the rules. He said marchers must obey pedestrian laws and refrain from any illegal activity during the rally. Marchers are encouraged to bring signs, although obscenities will not be tolerated.
Legalize Louisiana supports the recreational use of cannabis, as well, if used responsibly, he said.
"We don't want people getting high and driving. We don't want them smoking around kids," he said.
Griffith said the marches are to raise awareness, not to protest, and marchers should obey any order issued by law enforcement. The marches are roughly an hour long, he said, although the length will be determined by the locals involved.
Griffith hopes to see large numbers of supporters.
"We're looking for voting age and up," Griffith said. "I'm thinking we will see hundreds come out across the state."
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In Shreveport, the march is scheduled to begin at 3 p.m. at Clyde Fant and Cotton Street downtown.
The rallies are the brainchild of Legalize Louisiana founder Donnie Griffith, of Monroe, who believes marijuana can be used to help those suffering from medical conditions.
"We need to take the patients off the battlefield in the war on drugs," said Griffith, who stressed that patients in Louisiana deserve the same rights as those in other states.
Griffith said the event is open to any adult as long as he or she obeys the rules. He said marchers must obey pedestrian laws and refrain from any illegal activity during the rally. Marchers are encouraged to bring signs, although obscenities will not be tolerated.
Legalize Louisiana supports the recreational use of cannabis, as well, if used responsibly, he said.
"We don't want people getting high and driving. We don't want them smoking around kids," he said.
Griffith said the marches are to raise awareness, not to protest, and marchers should obey any order issued by law enforcement. The marches are roughly an hour long, he said, although the length will be determined by the locals involved.
Griffith hopes to see large numbers of supporters.
"We're looking for voting age and up," Griffith said. "I'm thinking we will see hundreds come out across the state."
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Source: shreveporttimes.com
Author: Michael Doughty
Contact: Contact Us | Shreveporttimes | shreveporttimes.com
Website: Activists plan to protest pot prohibition | Shreveporttimes | shreveporttimes.com
