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Longtime Libertarian Party candidate (he was the Libertarian candidate for governor in 1990 and has run for other elected offices) David Atkinson, of Braintree, is considering another run for the office it appears. Economic development and agriculture are his top issues, and one of his chief initiatives would be to “force” the feds into allowing Vermont to grow hemp – an important cash crop.
This week we received a press release from Atkinson, along with a bumper sticker-sized sign with his slogan “Time for Change” and a picture of Atkinson peeking out of a clockface. What time was indicated on the clock?
Yep, it was 4:20. And no, I am not making this up. Apparently, Atkinson will run if he gets 500 people to pay $2 each for his bumperstickers.
and he’ll make his quota in a heartbeat.
It’s not something I’ve seen before.
The legalization of industrial hemp production, and the legalization of marijuana, that is. I just thought it was funny that he included a “secret message” to stoners on his bumper sticker.
I forgot to add that, according to the press release, “Atkinson will hold a press conference on April 20, at 4:20 pm.” Also, he would run as an independent, not a Libertarian.
Legend has it that “420” was the old-school L.A. police radio code for marijuana.