The Vancouver 420 event is generally peaceful and police presence is typically muted, with officers not there to crack down on minor offenses, Vancouver Police Department spokesperson, Brian Montague told News1130. Proponents of legalizing cannabis in B.C. are upping their rhetoric as campaigning continues for the May 14 provincial election. Earlier this week, a survey suggested that nearly 75% of B.C. adults would support a research trial to pilot a regulated market for recreational marijuana use. Forty-four per cent of survey participants admitted if a political party announced their support for a regulated marijuana market pilot it would improve their opinion of that party. Twelve per cent said it would negatively impact their view. amp;ldquo;Consistently, our polling results are showing the public is demanding a new approach and turning away from strategies like mandatory minimum sentences for marijuana offenses,amp;rdquo; said Mario Canseco, vice president of Angus Reid Public Opinionto CBC News. - The Huffington Post
