Washington state celebrates as new marijuana law hits the books
(MCT) — SEATTLE—Maybe even a little before 12:01 a.m. Thursday, Washingtonians started celebrating—on sidewalks, in parks, outside bars and on their own comfy couches—a new marijuana law that is among the most liberal in the world.
The festivities culminated with a big, hazy party Thursday night at Seattle Center, 79 years and a day after the 21st Amendment, repealing alcohol prohibition, was ratified.
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