Rastafarians win right to possess more marijuana because of their religion

[babsbunny]

http://rawstory.com/news/2008/Rastifarians_win_right_to_possess_more_0711.html

Associated Press
Published: Friday July 11, 2008


If you're a Rastafarian in Italy, you might be able to possess more marijuana than the law allows everyone else.

Italy's highest criminal court has ruled that the fact Rastafarians consider marijuana use a religious sacrament should be taken into account if they are tried on trafficking charges, lawyers in a recent case and news reports said Friday.

Smoking pot in Italy is not a crime, but being caught with amounts considered too large for personal use can bring charges of trafficking.

[Love Bug]

1. "And in a related story, Rastafarianism becomes world's fastest-growing religion"

Film at 11. :evilgrin:

[OwnedByFerrets]

2. .....

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[Indenturedebtor]

7. Bwahahahahahahahahah no doubt n/t

[malaise]

9. LOL

Not even in Jamaica :rofl:

By the way herb is cheaper than cigarettes in Jamaica. :D

[jmowreader]

11. That's the replay, right?

It seems obvious to me that the original broadcast should be at 4:20.

[Ghost in the Machine]

3. 'ey rasta mon! Where be da ganja spliff, mon?

Does anyone remember 'Brother Love' and the church he ran on Star Island in Miami?

[Benhurst]

4. Interesting. I've always found myself drawn to the Rastafarian faith ...

:rofl:

[Solly Mack]

5. I just might find religion

[spanone]

6. i'm converting

[undeterred]

8. Who knew religious marijuana use would trump cancer pain use?

Of course the marijuana must be prepared by a priest. :evilgrin:

[Speck Tater]

10. So do Rastafarians go door to door like Jehova's Witnesses?

Or do I have to go looking for them in order to sign up?

[newmajority]

12. I wish.

Hell, I'd actually answer the door for the Rastas. I got the Marley if they got the ganja!

[Prisoner_Number_Six]

13. They don't call it the highest court for nuthin'...

:evilgrin: