Pubdate: Fri, 09 Nov 2007 Source: Edmonton Journal (CN AB) Copyright: 2007 The Edmonton Journal Contact: http://www.canada.com/edmonton/edmontonjournal/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/134 ROWDY DRUNKS RUIN PEACEFUL POT PARTIES VICTORIA - Young, drunken rowdies disrupting peaceful pot smokers have killed the tradition of weekly marijuana rallies. Ted Smith's Wednesday smoke-ins have been part of Victoria culture for 12 years. The last one was held Wednesday on the steps of the Ministry of Health building. "Drunken kids have ruined it," said Smith, a marijuana crusader and founder of the Cannabis Buyers Club. "If we are going to hold a pot rally it has to be safe." Two weeks ago Smith got his hand smashed against a wall after intervening when one drunk kid took a punch at another. Smith said the aggressive behaviour illustrates the difference between alcohol and marijuana. - --- MAP posted-by: Derek