Cannabis March to smoky bears picnic in Pearson Park By Carl Wagner Photograph Gallery   March Start Gallery   March End Gallery

The bullying nature of the so called war on drugs makes it difficult for many people to even voice an opinion on cannabis, so well done to the 100 or so that turned up for the 4th Annual cannabis protest march. The march left Queens Gardens at 1.00 pm with a police escort, and noisily worked its' way through the city centre and along Spring Bank and Princes Avenue, arriving at Pearson Park around 1.30 pm.

The noise and good humour made up for the lack of numbers, and there appeared to be good public support with car horns tooting all the way and people hanging from windows cheering. The smoky bears picnic in Pearson Park was, as usual, a very laid back afternoon thanks to Jon from the Funky Worm Hole who, for the third year running supplied the sound system completely free of charge.

My heartfelt thanks go to Simon and Sam for their massive support, and particularly to my friend Carolyn who has been involved for the past 4 years - without her the annual march and smoky bears picnics might never have happened. Cannabis prohibition is detrimental to the health and well-being of all of us and we need to keep reminding our bought and paid for politicians that we no longer accept this destructive law.

Respect to everyone who walked the walk, and shame on those who claim to understand the issue but are seemingly happy to let others protest on their behalf. See you next year Carl Wagner

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