Please join the Massachusetts Cannabis Reform Coalition/NORML at the 18th Annual Freedom Rally -- Captain Parker's "Stand your ground" is this year's theme. Featured entertainment and speakers are listed here http://masscann.org/rally08details01.shtml.

Tens of thousands of people will peacefully assemble on the Common to protest marijuana prohibition. Some may choose civil disobedience by smoking marijuana, or they may just want to get high, but prohibition makes all marijuana use political. The Boston Police Department will send scores of uniformed officers who will mill about enjoying the day, while plainclothes officers will troll the crowd capturing teens and fresh faced undergrads.

"After almost two decades the third Saturday in September is known throughout New England as the day for the Freedom Rally," said Steve Epstein, an attorney who has been involved in organizing the event since its inception. "This year we return to the Parkman Bandstand while the parade ground is being restored."

For more information, see http://masscann.org/freedomrally01.shtml or call 781-944-2266.