4/20…Continues to Draw Large Crowds

As marijuana reform continues to prevail, today marks the day of the counter-culture holiday 4/20 Pronounced (Four-Twenty), where folks across America gather and celebrate the consumption of Cannabis. This celebration started on the campus of San Rafeal High School in California back in the early 70′s. The after-school detention students would gather after 4:20pm (after detention) and engage in consuming the illegal drug, Marijuana. Since the 70′s, this movement has taken off as a global phenomena reaching across the globe to New Zealand.

Although many supporters are aware of the threats of exploiting synthetic drugs at these events, the significant gathering continues to push the movement of youth organization.

A large celebration is held at Boulder Colorado’s Campus every year, drawing crowds up to 10,000. “We’re at the starting point of a movement,” a Boulder student  explains, “This is a big part of the reason I applied here — for the weed atmosphere.” – Daily Camera

In some locations, 4/20 kicks off Earth Week. Anti-drug organizations and college campuses are working hard against these unsanctioned, unwelcomed, illegal activities. For instance, UCSC has taken action in limiting transportation in and out of the campus this entire week. Sections of the school will be closed and a “no-guest” and “no overnight stay” policy to on-campus residents will be in place.

Aron Byzak, president of the North Coastal Prevention Coalition, an anti-drug group in north San Diego County, says

“This is a prime opportunity for us to educate them about how every bit of marijuana someone smokes here is giving more power and more money to the drug cartels in Mexico” – Wall Street Journal

Michael Phelps is sure to be alone on this day with bong in hand. Can’t always trust your  so-called friends when you’re on a box of Wheaties.

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