Let me show you how violence erupted at an annual cannabis event - for the first time, after 20+ years of cannabis activism in the same spot. Who brought the violence? Vancouver's police department! Cops beat and arrested 4 activists for selling cannabis, then pepper sprayed dozens, including patients and elderly.
See my raw footage of the police attack on a peaceful cannabis farmers market in downtown Vancouver, July 1st 2015. This upload includes additional footage not seen elsewhere, improved audio, and better video resolution. Contains violence (not graphic), and adult language.
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After 2 years of costly court dates and stress, all charges against the activists were dropped in 2017.
Cannabis was "legalized" in 2018, but only for the government to grow and sell. The gardeners, patients, activists, and farmers market participants seen here are still illegal, and in 2020, they are being raided and charged. The prison time for cannabis 'offenses' has increased to 14 years under Legalization.
#legalizationisalie #endcannabisprohibition
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What an epic day for Vancouver's cannabis community!
That day was the culmination of many years of activism and political change, and it resulted in so much activism and political change! The 420 Farmers Market formed in response to these arrests, on the very same spot, and was active for 2.5 years until violently shut down by "legalization" in 2018!
It's great that we have video platform options!
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You should copy this post into the previous post on this topic... give it an upgrade with the new links and info :)
I expect nothing else from the Blue Line Gang. Aggressive vermin.
Always, always, and I mean ALWAYS, remember that the government and police ARE NOT your friends or there to help you (unless you're a corporate crony donor)
I teach my kids to run away from and never interact with politicians, pastors, priests, and police. As for teachers and doctors, proceed with caution.
fuck the RCMP