Pubdate: Thu, 23 May 2002
Source: NOW Magazine (Canada)
Copyright: 2002 NOW Communications Inc.
Contact:  http://www.nowtoronto.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/282
Author: Marianne Baker
Reference picture: http://www.nowtoronto.com/issues/2002-05-09/news_upfront.php

LIGHTING UP FOR THE CAUSE

Thank you so much for including the picture of the cannabis-smoking diva in 
last week's issue (NOW, May 09-15).

The woman in the picture is the illustrious Ms. Simon Katz, the blues 
singer/composer who performed earlier at the marijuana rally at Nathan 
Phillips Square May 5.

Is that massive joint she's holding in her hand real? Yes, it is.

Do understand, however, that it was smoked as an act of democratic duty and 
nothing more. Sometimes sacrifices must be made in order to ensure that the 
public's voice is heard. Simon is willing to get even higher than ever now 
and again if politics require her to do so.

Marianne Baker

Toronto
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