By "Radical" Russ Belville on October 19, 2009
(The Daily Texan) The pungent aroma of burning marijuana filled the air above Momo’s outside patio [in Austin, Texas,] Saturday night as patrons expressed their support for marijuana legalization.
The Texas chapter of The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws, commonly known as NORML, held the Fourth Annual Sixth Street Smokeout to recruit members and garner support for the legalization of marijuana. The event drew support from organizations that support legalization of the drug.
“Adults should not have to worry about being prosecuted, locked up or being fined even for using marijuana. It just doesn’t make any sense,” said Josh Schimberg, Texas NORML’s executive director.
The chapter and cooperating groups sold merchandise and distributed pamphlets at the event amid the psychedelic tunes of five local bands.
Posted in ACTIVISM, LEGISLATION, SOCIETY | Tagged Austin, Josh Shimberg, Texas, Texas NORML
I am the host of the NORML SHOW LIVE and The NORML Stash Blog. I'm married, live in Portland, Oregon, and I am a registered medical marijuana caregiver in this state. I've worked days as an IT geek and nights as a professional musician. Previously, I have been the host of my own political talk radio show on satellite radio. I've been the High Times "Freedom Fighter of the Month" for my work producing Oregon NORML's TV show, "A Cannabis Community Forum", and for helping to institute Portland's wildly successful medical marijuana cardholders meetings, where we help sick and disabled Oregonians acquire cannabis plant starts, learn gardening, and understand the medical marijuana law. I've dedicated my life to bringing an end to adult marijuana prohibition and re-legalizing cannabis hemp, and I'm honored to be chosen by NORML to be our daily voice.
