Pubdate: Fri, 23 Mar 2007
Source: Los Angeles Times (CA)
Copyright: 2007 Los Angeles Times
Contact:  http://www.latimes.com/news/printedition/front/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/248
Referenced: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v07/n352/a02.html
Author: Joseph Les

CASE OF THE BONG CAN'T GO WRONG

The U.S. Supreme Court's "Bong hits 4 Jesus" case is a slam-dunk. The
banner's disruptive factor has to be summarily dismissed in a society
that allows beer, alcohol and pharmaceuticals. The statement itself
can be considered mindless humor or be interpreted as art. In that
manner, it requires a second reading. "Bong hits" implies mellowing
out. Combining this with the interpretation of Jesus as religion in
general comes out with a wonderful message. Religion needs to mellow
out. The fact that I can see or find a message means that it is
protected speech.

JOSEPH LES

Chino Hill
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