Re-read-
http://freedomofmedicineanddiet.blogspot.com/2012/06/july-4-seize-it.html
It's all relevant regardless of the year so long as prohibition continues.
http://www.smoke-in.us/?q=rally
The Rally starts at "High Noon" in Lafayette Park (North side of the
White House). From 12:00-3:00pm Activist speakers from the front lines
of the "War On Drugs" comment on the progress and direction of ending
marijuana prohibition and other aspects of drug policy reform.
Lafayette
Park has been chosen as the location for our Rally because of its use
by the woman's suffrage movement in the late 1800's when women where
fighting for the right to vote. During that time the park across the
street from the White House became known as "People's Park". The place
where ordinary people could go to voice their grievances against
government policy when no elected representative would represent them on
Capitol Hill or in the White House.
At the peak of the Suffrage
movement, when a Bill was passed by congress and sent to the President
of the United States to be signed into law. Couriers would bring a copy
of the legislation to women waiting by a smoldering cauldron hanging in
the park. They would then burn the copy of the bill and declare their
contempt for not being included in the representative system of
democracy and demand their right to vote.
http://www.smoke-in.us/?q=parade
The Parade assembles at 2:45pm at Lafayette Park. The Parade begins at
3:00pm and turns South along 17th Street NW and proceeds to Constitution
Avenue NW. At this location the Parade will disband to pass through a
security check point, reassemble and march West on Constitution Avenue,
ending at 4 P.M. at the ball field located at 23rd and Constitution Ave.
N.W.
What to Bring
Please bring a large peace-sign or a leaf design to hold up during the
parade.
Become part of the "Free DC Marching Band", bring a musical instrument
such as a drum, horn, saxophone or other acoustic musical instrument.
Additional props should include a hand-held sign, banner or flag
representing your home state and your message, such as "The Maryland
Hempsters Local 420".
A day pack including plenty of water, sun protection, your own food and
some to share with others, trash bags and a poncho for thunderstorms.
Please pick up your trash before you leave.
What Not to Bring
DO NOT BRING glass containers, alcohol, weapons or large quantities of
contraband.
No sticks poles or closed boxes. All signs, flags and banners must be
hand-held in Lafayette Park and on the March.
Irresponsible behavior will not be tolerated at this demonstration. The
government's strongest case against ending marijuana prohibition is
their claim that marijuana consumption is not a responsible choice. It's
up to all of us to prove them wrong, so be on your best behavior,
especially in Lafayette
http://southmallblogger.blogspot.com/2012/07/standing-for-drug-policy-reform-at.html
