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Activists in favor of the legalization of marijuana took to the streets in Shreveport on Saturday with signs and a message of social change.
A small gathering marched through downtown carrying signs and speaking to residents about how they believe Louisiana would benefit from the legalization of marijuana.
Shreveport was one of seven cities across the state to host marches in favor of legalization. The events were coordinated through Legalize Louisiana, an organization started by Donnie Griffith, of Monroe, two years ago.
"We want to take the patients off the battlefield," said Griffith, who stressed the need to allow medical marijuana for those suffering from conditions such as cancer and chronic pain.
Griffith was the leader of a march in Monroe, and through his organization and the help of volunteers, he organized marches in Shreveport, New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Hammond, Lafayette and Alexandria.
"We're not trying to step on toes or be disrespectful," said Kyle Martin, the volunteer leader of the Shreveport march. "Everyone doing this is afraid. We all have futures and careers, we're normal people."
Martin said Louisiana has been rated as the least peaceful state with the highest incarceration rates in the nation for over two decades, and he thinks legalizing marijuana would help lower the crime rate.
"It's virtually harmless," said Martin, who emphasized the cost of enforcing prohibition. "It would save a lot of time and a lot of money if they didn't have to deal with the silliness."
Marilyn Couch, a grandmother from Texas with family in Louisiana, was one of those marching in favor of legalization.
"It ought to be put on a ballot so we can vote on this issue," Couch said.
Couch said many people who are taking prescription medications, especially for pain, can become addicted to the chemicals.
"My niece died from a prescription overdose, and I have several friends who are worried about getting addicted to their medications, and they can't switch to cannabis because it's illegal," Couch said.
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A small gathering marched through downtown carrying signs and speaking to residents about how they believe Louisiana would benefit from the legalization of marijuana.
Shreveport was one of seven cities across the state to host marches in favor of legalization. The events were coordinated through Legalize Louisiana, an organization started by Donnie Griffith, of Monroe, two years ago.
"We want to take the patients off the battlefield," said Griffith, who stressed the need to allow medical marijuana for those suffering from conditions such as cancer and chronic pain.
Griffith was the leader of a march in Monroe, and through his organization and the help of volunteers, he organized marches in Shreveport, New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Hammond, Lafayette and Alexandria.
"We're not trying to step on toes or be disrespectful," said Kyle Martin, the volunteer leader of the Shreveport march. "Everyone doing this is afraid. We all have futures and careers, we're normal people."
Martin said Louisiana has been rated as the least peaceful state with the highest incarceration rates in the nation for over two decades, and he thinks legalizing marijuana would help lower the crime rate.
"It's virtually harmless," said Martin, who emphasized the cost of enforcing prohibition. "It would save a lot of time and a lot of money if they didn't have to deal with the silliness."
Marilyn Couch, a grandmother from Texas with family in Louisiana, was one of those marching in favor of legalization.
"It ought to be put on a ballot so we can vote on this issue," Couch said.
Couch said many people who are taking prescription medications, especially for pain, can become addicted to the chemicals.
"My niece died from a prescription overdose, and I have several friends who are worried about getting addicted to their medications, and they can't switch to cannabis because it's illegal," Couch said.
News Hawk- TruthSeekr420 420 MAGAZINE
Source: shreveporttimes.com
Author: Michael Doughty
Contact: Contact Us | Shreveporttimes | shreveporttimes.com
Website: Pot legalization advocates take to streets | Shreveporttimes | shreveporttimes.com
