FlickR Tag: pot

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420 Rally For Marc Emery

by Robert Thivierge
420 Rally For Marc Emery
This is a Calgary 420 Rally For Marc Emery prior to his expected extradition to the United States for marijuana related charges. Emery is a long time prominent pro-marijuana activist in Canada. He's accussed by the Americans of sellings cannnabis seeds into the U.S, for which they're seeking his extradition. This is one of many protests organized in different countries for Emery. This one, in downtown Calgary, was held outside the U.S. consulate.

Police photographer monitors pot protest

by Robert Thivierge
Police photographer monitors pot protest
The Calgary Police had a substantial presence. They mainly watched and took lots of pictures. There were a few arrests, but not many, and relations between police and demonstrators remained civil throughout.

Heather Anderson speaks for animals

by Robert Thivierge
Heather Anderson speaks for animals
While the primary focus was obviously on marijuana, Heather Anderson was allowed to speak to the crowd about cruelty to animals, and her group "DAISY", which stands for "Deligates for Inhuman Animal Suffering Y?". This is outside of Calgary City Hall.

Heather Anderson with Keith Fagin

by Robert Thivierge
Heather Anderson with Keith Fagin
While the primary focus was obviously on marijuana, Heather Anderson (left) was introduced to the crowd by Keith Fagin, Calgary 420 leader, to speak about cruelty to animals, and her group "DAISY", which stands for "Deligates for Inhuman Animal Suffering Y?". This is outside of Calgary City Hall.