# Just curious about something (4/20)

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**Created:** [April 20, 2017, 1:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-curious-about-something-4-20/784839 "2017-04-20T13:36:23Z")\
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**Post date:** [April 20, 2017, 1:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-curious-about-something-4-20/784839/1 "2017-04-20T13:36:23Z")

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Not sure where to put this.

I’m from Colorado, but for years before legalization, there were large demonstrations/parties in very conspicuous places (like in a Denver park right between the State Capitol and the City/County building) where everyone smoked openly and the police just stood by and watched. No stress, no violence. I imagine the cops probably loved getting assigned to the event as long as the weather was good. Much better than a Bronco game where they break up a dozen fights and have beer thrown on them.

Where along the spectrum does your state/city lie? Same as Colorado or not a chance?  
If five dozen of you got together with the proper permission for using the space, would you get arrested?

College campuses are a special case, so if it’s different in town, let us know. Also, tell us the city/state you’re in.