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Nimbin Mardigrass Slammed
Posted by CN Staff on April 26, 2004 at 22:30:50 PT
By Chris Herde
Source: Herald Sun 
Politicians and anti-drug campaigners have labelled an annual festival in northern NSW promoting the use of cannabis as both dangerous and irresponsible.Nimbin's MardiGrass and Cannabis Law Reform Weekend, which will be held for the 12th time on May 1-2, has grown into an international event attracting thousands of visitors.
But local federal National Party MP Ian Causley said the event was "totally irresponsible"."This is a celebration of drugs and I don't approve of that," he said."Many of the arguments that are being put forward by this group for the legalisation of marijuana are being refuted in most of the medical reports." Mr Causley said the police had a difficult job dealing with the drug culture in Nimbin which he described as a "sad place"."You go out there and you see the drugs being pedalled," he said."I've been approached myself in the street and I'm the local member."The MardiGrass features the Hemp Olympix with events such as joint rolling, bong throwing and growers' iron person Events.Other events include book launches, film premieres, concerts, exhibitions, performances, the inaugural Marijuana Music Awards, pot poetry and pot art, the Cannabis Cup, Harvest Festival Ball and markets.There will also be a protest march and a Rally for Cannabis Law Reform.Queensland Drug and Alcohol Foundation chief executive Bob Aldred said it was irresponsible for the event to flaunt the law."We certainly wouldn't support the Hemp Mardigrass ... because this is an illegal drug," he said."Although it has many beneficial usages to use it from a black market source is just plain dangerous."I believe cannabis is certainly linked ... to mental illness particularly schizophrenia and other psychoses."The Mardigrass will feature a Pot Psychosium which will tackle cannabis and mental health issues.Organisers have invited doctors, health professionals, concerned parents and young cannabis users."Cannabis psychosis is the big stick used by prohibitionists these days and we hope to explore whether it's made of hardwood or hollow", Nimbin HEMP Embassy spokesman Michael Balderstone said."We hope to identify what is really going on from the experts in the field and gain some sort of consensus on what can be done to minimise harm, under the current constraints of prohibition." Source: Herald Sun (Australia)Author: Chris HerdePublished: April 27, 2004Copyright: 2004 News LimitedContact: hseditor hwt.newsltd.com.auWebsite: http://www.heraldsun.com.au/Nimbin's MardiGrasshttp://www.nimbinmardigrass.com/CannabisNews -- Cannabis Archiveshttp://cannabisnews.com/news/list/cannabis.shtml
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Comment #1 posted by FoM on April 27, 2004 at 20:34:01 PT
Press Release: NORML 
May Day is Jay Day Around The WorldWednesday, April 28, 2004May Day is Jay Day in more than 200 cities around the world!
NORML, the Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party and the International Cannabis Coalition present International J Day, this year on Saturday 1 May - May Day! - in over 200 cities around the world.NZ Event Guide for International J Day, Saturday 1 May 2004:Auckland: May Day march Join NORML in the traditional May Day march, leaving QEII square (bottom of Queen St) at 2pm, arriving at Albert Park around 3pm. Bring a banner, and wear your favourite marijuana T shirt. Make some noise in support of cannabis law reform. A 4:20 dakmob location will be revealed on the day!Napier: Marine Parade At the soundshell from High Noon to 4:20, with bands the Upliftas, the Noble Peasants, Dead Heroes Collective, Sneaky Weasel Gang, Elevation, Amygdala, Voodoo Butta, Department of Corruption, and Subhuman. Levin: Kimerley Reserve from High NoonWellington: Aro Valley Park High Noon to 4:20 with DJs Jules, Gee and Shaun Lane with more acts to be confirmed, plus guest speakers, stalls, games and more. An after party will be announced on the day.Christchurch: Cathedral Square High Noon to 4:20Dunedin: The Octagon High Noon to 4:20All events are free, and we encourage you to bring your buddies to show your support for sensible drug policies. Be part of the fun this May Day! And if you can't make it to one of our events, have your own J Day wherever you are...Like a good joint, please pass this message on!Big ups to our sponsors: The Hemp Store Switched On Gardener Cannabis Culture MagazineFor more information, please see our website: http://www.norml.org.nz http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PO0404/S00185.htm
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