Is West Hollywood Going Easy on Pot Smokers?

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The discussion revolves around the approach of West Hollywood towards marijuana use, particularly a nonbinding resolution encouraging law enforcement to focus on more serious crimes rather than pot smokers. The conversation also touches on personal experiences related to marijuana culture, particularly in Amsterdam, and the social dynamics surrounding it.

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  • Some participants mention West Hollywood's resolution urging law enforcement to prioritize serious crimes over marijuana use.
  • There are anecdotes shared about personal experiences in Amsterdam, including visits to coffee shops and hash bars.
  • Participants discuss the social scene in Amsterdam, questioning the accessibility of hash bars to non-local women.
  • Some express skepticism about the accuracy of their own experiences or knowledge regarding marijuana culture.
  • There are differing views on the prevalence of women in certain venues in Amsterdam and the general social norms surrounding marijuana use.

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The discussion contains multiple competing views regarding the social dynamics of marijuana use in both West Hollywood and Amsterdam, with no clear consensus reached on the experiences shared or the implications of the resolution.

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Participants' claims about personal experiences and social norms are based on individual perspectives and may not reflect broader realities. There is uncertainty regarding the accuracy of statements about accessibility and social behaviors in Amsterdam.

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Readers interested in marijuana law, social dynamics of cannabis culture, or personal anecdotes related to travel and nightlife may find this discussion engaging.

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Don't worry, man. You won't get hassled by the pigs.:biggrin:

http://www.azcentral.com/offbeat/articles/0622wst-pot-resolution22-ON.html
W. Hollywood wants cops to go easy on pot smokers

Associated Press
Jun. 22, 2006 02:14 PM

WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. - This little city has some big political ideas.

It was one of the first cities in the nation to ban indoor smoking in public places and to call for businesses to offer benefits to domestic partners of employees.

Now the enclave of coffee shops, bookstores and nightclubs wedged between Hollywood and Beverly Hills has aimed its lance at marijuana law with a nonbinding resolution urging deputies that patrol the city to go easy on pot smokers.

"We didn't declare it legal, but declared the sheriff should spend more time pursuing people that do more serious crimes," said Hernan G. Molina, deputy to Councilman John J. Duran, who sponsored the resolution.
 
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Ooo, its been a long time since i had a (good) one of them, the last time was in caff in dam :biggrin:
 
:smile: You can't smoke there unless it's pot?
 
Moonbear said:
:smile: You can't smoke there unless it's pot?
:smile: Yup. I think that's essentially how it works!
 
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If ever i had a ground hog day i would have to pick one of my dam days,
that sounds strange:eek:
 
What was the best dam day you ever had?:biggrin:
I wouldn't know. My friends told me there are certain places in Amsterdam that women aren't allowed to enter.
 
Math Is Hard said:
My friends told me there are certain places in Amsterdam that women aren't allowed to enter.
Yeah, well you won't find many women in West Hollywood either :smile:
 
mattmns said:
Yeah, well you won't find many women in West Hollywood either :smile:
You might think that, but there are actually some really fun lesbian bars there if you know where to look!
I am looking forward to going back there for a visit. I need to give my gay pals a ring. I wonder if it will be one big "contact high" strolling down SM blvd. now that eveyone is "sparking up" without fear of the law. :biggrin:
 
Math Is Hard said:
What was the best dam day you ever had?:biggrin:
I wouldn't know. My friends told me there are certain places in Amsterdam that women aren't allowed to enter.

That would be the saturday after we had just finished an instalation at the
Nest____ factory, me and my mate (macho man) were invited out by two of
the office girls, (macho man) had been taking pills to make him look brown
but they turned him red, i told him no would notice but he was to vain to come out that night, so i took a taxi on my own to meet the girls, when i got there i was greeted by four girls after that every thing was a blur of clubs, joints, other stuff, i can not dance for toffee but i was persuaded and the five of us had a good laugh on the dance floor, well a good laugh every where, the girls were all expert at rolling Js and knew where they could and could not be used, and i could not pay for anything they insisted it was on the company :biggrin: i got back to the hotel at four in the morning with four Js in my pocket one from each girl.
Oh and where are you now Ageet,Inez,Jlop,Martine.
 
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wolram said:
That would be the saturday after we had just finished an instalation at the
Nest____ factory, me and my mate (macho man) were invited out by two of
the office girls, (macho man) had been taking pills to make him look brown
but they turned him red, i told him no would notice but he was to vain to come out that night, so i took a taxi on my own to meet the girls, when i got there i was greeted by four girls after that every thing was a blur of clubs, joints, other stuff, i can not dance for toffee but i was persuaded and the five of us had a good laugh on the dance floor, well a good laugh every where, the girls were all expert at rolling Js and knew where they could and could not be used, and i could not pay for anything they insisted it was on the company :biggrin: i got back to the hotel at four in the morning with four Js in my pocket one from each girl.
WOW! That sounds like so much fun! So can (non-local) girls go into the "hash bars" in Amsterdam? Not that I really care since marijuana doesn't affect me, but I am just curious about the social scene and the restrictions.
 
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Math Is Hard said:
WOW! That sounds like so much fun! So can (non-local) girls go into the "hash bars" in Amsterdam? Not that I really care since marijuana doesn't affect me, but I am just curious about the social scene and the restrictions.

We did not go in any they all had a about an oz each, to be honest i did not notice any girls in the hash joints mostly bikers, every where we went we were welcomed so the places we went must have been the girls regular haunts.
 
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Oh and it is best to not use those places, there are plenty parading up and down the street who will sell the stuff much cheaper.
 
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There are Britt cops in Dam, we were warned, i doubt if they would take much notice of me, but with a company van to drive through customs one can not be to careful, not that they would find anything it is just the incovienience of having to take everything out and enduring a search.
 
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I have never been to Amsterdam all the above is from my imagination, i have never ever partaken of a J, luv a duck i do not know where all that cods wallop came from.
 
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wolram said:
I have never been to Amsterdam all the above is from my imagination, i have never ever partaken of a J, luv a duck i do not know where all that cods wallop came from.
Can I buy tickets to your imagination, Wol? It would have to be round trip though. More than a weekend would be way too much!:smile:
 
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Math Is Hard said:
WOW! That sounds like so much fun! So can (non-local) girls go into the "hash bars" in Amsterdam? Not that I really care since marijuana doesn't affect me, but I am just curious about the social scene and the restrictions.

Yeap (I lived in Amsterdam for 5 years) Coffee shops are open to everyone...

wolram said:
We did not go in any they all had a about an oz each, to be honest i did not notice any girls in the hash joints mostly bikers, every where we went we were welcomed so the places we went must have been the girls regular haunts.
There are coffee shops for every type of person, it just depends where you go. Its the social norm, the dutch don't actually smoke so much, it typically the tourists that do. The red light district in Amsterdam is run by the 'angels' so I suspect you were there :cool: