Plans to ban weed in New South Wales town anger locals
December 21st, 2009 - 6:27 pm ICT by ANI ( 1 comment )Melbourne, Dec 21 (ANI): Residents of Nimbin, a small town in New South Wales, have fired back at plans to give Australia’s pot-smoking capital a new face.
Local councillors have plans to erect billboards declaring Nimbin as a drug-free community.
“It’s a great shame Nimbin is known for drugs,” the Daily telegraph quoted Lismore councillor Neil Marks, as saying.
He added: “Everyone knows Nimbin as where you go to get your drugs.”
Marks wants anti-drug boards in Nimbin, saying: “Lismore City Council supports a drug-free Nimbin, your support would be appreciated.”
“My sign idea was targeted at backpackers and party-goers who think they can come here for drugs - I thought it was an opportunity for the council to take a stand. It’s not allowed and we need to tell people it’s not allowed,” he added.
However, the council vetoed the plan by 6-4.
Even pot smokers say the move would erode the international reputation of the town as a drug haven, celebrated yearly with its Mardi Grass festival.
Nimbin local Whatt said: “Nimbin is a really peaceful place just the way it is.”
Another resident, Dave added: “It wouldn’t work, anyway - nobody notices billboards.” (ANI)
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December 31st, 2009 at 8:48 am
The war on drugs is lost. Even the UN admits. So what should a “drug-free” Nimbin prove? When are you going to prohibit alcohol? You really think it will make this world a better place?
Begin to take people as they are and coop with what people always did. Educate the children to know the difference between consuming and enjoying. Consuming means you eat up yourself!