Kansas City Tribute To Legal Weed Pioneers

Credit to our favorite local hipsters for this bit of cowtown history and respect to so many elder stoners who paved the way to LEGAL recreational weed indulgence . . . Check-it . . .

"Although medicinal and recreational cannabis may have become legal in Missouri in recent years, the plant has deep-rooted connections within Kansas City and the state. Some of the earliest pioneers and champions of the plant found themselves deeply involved in the scene decades prior to any state legislation that would move toward legalization.

"The risks were significant and the rewards, at the time, seemed unattainable. Nevertheless, individuals, not only in the state but around the country, saw the benefits that cannabis has to offer and put their livelihoods on the line.

"Now that marijuana has become easier than ever to obtain in Missouri, the earliest efforts often go unlooked. But that shouldn’t be the case. That flower you roll up, the edibles you scarf down, and the concentrate you combust can all be attributed to who some may call cannabis crusaders."

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

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