THE PEOPLE WANT POT

In 2005, prompted by the pro-ganja SAFER organization, Denver
potheads rejoiced as the city voted to decriminalize small amounts of
marijuana. The new measure allowed for Mile High residents over the
age of 21 to legally possess under an ounce of weed.

However, residents began to notice that marijuana busts weren't
really subsiding after the new pot-friendly era began. Even though
some people took their possession tickets to court and won, The Man
was still seeking out hungry, glossy-eyed citizens, whose major
crimes consisted of spilling bong water and cranking Dark Side of the
Moon, and charging them under state and federal laws. So what's a stoner to do?

Having felt that their voices weren't heard loud enough in '05, a new
initiative was put on the ballot to make petty marijuana possession
the lowest priority for the Denver task force. And it passed this
last Election Day, meaning Denver must now assemble an 11-member
panel consisting of residents, attorneys, police representatives and
a member of City Council to keep DPD and prosecutors in check. The
people have spoken - and they just want to be able to get high
without being harassed. It's up to the task force to back off of the
blunts. Any more obstacles might just kill this buzz.