Decriminalization in GR

This is a blog to congratulate the city of Grand Rapids: the officials as well as the citizens. This is a blog to congratulate democracy for working as it should. This is a blog to congratulate a core group of people who had a vision, and made a change.

On August 14th it was announced by DCGR (Decriminalize GR) that they had received enough signatures to officially hold a spot on the local ballot. Months later, the people of Grand Rapids agreed with DCGR, by voting to make the possession and use of marijuana a civil offense, with a maximum fine of $100. This is an accomplishment by DCGR, the city of Grand Rapids, and the ideals of democracy that have the potential of making this country great.

Once again, I say congratulations to the core of DCGR, to those who signed the petition, to the officials who heeded the voice of their citizens, and to the citizens who voted to pass the decriminalization of marijuana in Grand Rapids.

Joy

Everyone has life to deal with. Difficulties and hard times to process daily. But I promise that today can be a good day if you let it. I promise that it can feel good to be a part of the human race. I promise that it can feel good to look in the mirror and see your own face looking back. I promise that that face can be filled with joy and happiness. Step aside, and let today be uplifting. The only person that can stop me from having a good day today is me.

Welcome to the only day, the current day, the best day: welcome to Today

-Evan