Yo, Santa ‘N Dem Got That Weed Game on Lock!
Ayo, listen up! While weed been gettin’ all legal and stuff across North America, you best believe the North Pole ain’t been left outta the mix. Canada and a whole lotta states in the U.S. done legalized that green, and you know what? It’s been a wild ride. Folks be talkin’ ‘bout better medical options, less folks reachin’ for that alcohol, and even the youngins bein’ less wild with the weed. But don’t get it twisted, this journey ain’t been all sweet; it’s been a struggle, ya feel me?
Opponents out there spreadin’ all kinds of lies, tryin’ to slow down the whole process like they tryna stop a train with a paper towel. And even the big bosses in the current administration? They been kinda lazy about it too, no cap. But let me tell you, them medical marijuana patients got some real stories about how weed be helpin’ with chronic pain, cancer, insomnia, inflammation, and all that jazz. Ain’t no joke, veterans finally gettin’ access to treatments that really help with PTSD. It’s been a fight, but yo, there’s one story that shines bright – Santa came through to save Christmas for all them weed lovers out there!
Check this out: a dude named Thomas O’Connor went and changed his name to Santa Claus back in 2005. This dude ain’t just your average joe; he’s a monk, a child welfare activist, and even a city council member. But hold on, it gets deeper – he’s also a cancer patient and a medical marijuana user. Our boy Santa be livin’ in North Pole, Alaska, where they originally banned all that cannabis action.
Now, North Pole, Alaska, is a small spot near Fairbanks, famous for bein’ decked out in Christmas vibes year-round. You got them candy cane-striped street lights, and a big ol’ Santa statue sittin’ outside the Santa Claus House, where kids be sendin’ their letters to Santa. Streets got names like Kris Kringle Drive and Mistletoe Lane. It’s like Christmas came alive! But in 2016, them city council peeps went and voted to ban all marijuana businesses in the area. And guess what? They ain’t even holla’d at the real Santa Claus about it!
When the news dropped (shoutout to The Fresh Toast for the scoop), Santa got on the phone with Alaska’s KTUU and dropped some wisdom. He said, “I think they are not in this particular instance embracing the spirit of love. I think what they’re doing is engendering hate, which comes from fear.” And you know what? He was spittin’ facts!
But check it, Santa ain’t the type to just sit back and take the L. This dude got that goodwill, determination, and hustle on lock! He teamed up with the city and the council and worked real hard to flip that proposition on its head. Now, North Pole be poppin’ with three cannabis dispensaries! That’s right, Santa made it happen, and folks can finally enjoy that Mary Jane legally in the North Pole.
But what about Santa himself? The dude still be grindin’ for the kids, doin’ all that child welfare advocacy work. As of 2022, he’s even the mayor pro tem of North Pole! But you know, the battle ain’t over. Our boy Santa still fightin’ cancer and needs that medical marijuana to ease the pain. We out here hopin’ that this year, he find some fresh research in his stocking that can help him and all them other patients who could really use a break.
So let it be known, Santa and his crew ain’t just about gifts and cheer; they out here makin’ moves for real change, too. They fightin’ to make sure everyone can get the help they need, and that includes access to that good green stuff. So next time you see Santa comin’ down your chimney, just remember – he’s got that weed game on lock and he’s spreadin’ the love for all. Merry Christmas and stay lit!