Several young women, at the jail for a visit, signed up on our list, and we invited them to join the vigil next month. Five new people signed our sheet for more information. We were photographed by the Independent News Media for their website. As a group, we decided to seek more publicity for the March Vigil by doing a press release and contacting local mainstream news agencies. Sylvester Park sits in the shadow of the old capitol and is easy to see from two busy streets.
Recent evidence suggests a subtle change in drug war politics.
DARE promoters have recently admitted their efforts are a failure, and more and more politicos are coming out of the closet to support talks on medical marijuana, asset forfeiture, mandatory minimums and harm reduction. We need to be more and more in the public eye to put this issue on the front burner in the political kitchen. Please show your support by showing up at the vigils. We need you, and we think you need us too. This is Chris Gelinski sending you my first transmission to TNC from Portland, Oregon.