Sanders supporters roll out 51-foot joint outside Democratic convention
Smoking a joint in support of rescheduling cannabis from of the DEA's Schedule I list may turn a few heads. But a 51-foot-long joint will certainly get the public's attention.
The Democratic National Convention kicked off in Philadelphia on Monday, driving supporters and protesters to the city in an attempt to have their voices heard. And if you haven't been listening, marijuana legalization has been a hot topic this election.
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So naturally, marijuana advocates from DCMJ.org brought out their now-famous 51-foot-long joint, which they brought for a "jaywalk" towards the Wells Fargo Center, where the convention is being held this week.
This time, the joint seems to be carted around by Bernie Sanders supporters with the words "Berned by the DNC" written alongside the behemoth jay. The phrase is likely in reference to a series of leaked emails in which the committee was actively attempting to thwart the Sanders' campaign. The scandal led chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz to resign on Sunday, and has resulted in protests from Sanders supporters in Philadelphia on Monday.
While Sanders changed his tune at the start of his campaign, calling for the end of the federal ban on cannabis, Hillary Clinton hasn't been as forthright, and called for more research when asked how she felt about legalizing weed.
The Democratic Platform Committee laid out its thoughts on marijuana reform in its platform draft earlier this month, stating:
Previously, the joint was to featured at a pro-marijuana rally held in front of the White House in April, but the Associated Press reports that the Secret Service wouldn't allow it, citing "safety concerns."
DCMJ says that the joint needs about 20 volunteers to walk it around the city, and in the clip, you can see that it's inflated with a leaf blower located at the rear.
Sadly, there is no weed in the joint, even though, in 2013, Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter decriminalized cannabis in the city limits. Offenders caught with an ounce or less of the green stuff would receive a civil fine of $25.
Marijuana is currently legal in Colorado, Washington, D.C., Alaska, Oregon and Washington. Additionally, medical marijuana is currently legal in some form in 25 states across the United States.
