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Wille Nelson Creates 'Teapot Party' for Marijuana Legalization

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Willie Nelson's arrest for pot possession over the weekend has not deterred the Texan from smoking the illegal substance. In fact, it has only fueled his determination to further advocate the legalization of marijuana.

"Tax it, regulate it and legalize it," Willie stated to CelebStoner.com following his arrest. "And stop the border wars over drugs. Why should the drug lords make all the money? Thousands of lives will be saved."

Willie, who was arrested at a U.S. Border Patrol checkpoint the morning of November 26, has already created a new group to focus on his efforts. "There's the Tea Party. How about the Teapot Party?," he suggests. "Our motto: We lean a little to the left." Only two days after his arrest -- and subsequent release after posting a $2,500 bond -- the 77-year old started 'Willie Nelson's Teapot Party' Facebook page to create awareness of his new cause.

The group, which already has more than 5,000 followers, has earned the respect of several high-profile celebrities, including actor and comedian Tommy Chong. "If Willie gets behind something, you know it's going to be big and in your face," Tommy tells CelebStoner. "Any pot party is a wonderful idea."

Willie, who was previously arrested in 2005 and 2006 for drug possession, insists his habit is not an indicator of his health. "I don't drink anymore. That was always my biggest problem," he tells The Boot. "I never did cocaine or any of those things. Alcohol was always my enemy, for as far back as I can remember. When I quit drinking and quit smoking cigarettes, a lot of my problems went away."

His new Teapot Party Facebook page is not the Grammy winner's only Facebook presence. His good friend -- and fellow Farm Aid founder, John Mellencamp -- recently started a Facebook page to encourage support for Willie becoming a recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize.

Willie's legal problems haven't altered his busy touring schedule. He will spend most of the next three months on the road. Find his concert dates here.



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David J. Ingraham

We needed this, I saw the Movie the "union"
There is the Barney Frank Bill in Congress, giving States the right to manage their own laws toward Marijuana. I would prefer that the congress would approve such a law that would emulate the law of the State with the greatest right of use of Marijuana for its people. This then would allow all the states to the right of Medical Marijuana. The medical Marijuana law is justified for the people for the ailments they are prescribed. Also the good thing is that it keeps the grows small, thus preventing a monopoly by big Ag.

May 18 2011 at 2:27 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
avl14

MYSELF NOT A SMOKER BUT THIS PUTTING AMERICAN FOLKS IN JAIL OVER WEED. COME ON HAVE WE NOT GOT ANY REAL PROBLEM FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT.

December 05 2010 at 8:41 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
tic

You Go Willie. I'm 54 and been a pot smoker since my teens. What people say about using pot is all a lie. It does not make you go out and make you kill or steal. I've been waiting on legalization since the 60's. If the people in DC legalize it and tax it like they do everything else, they would'nt have any problems with it. The other harder drugs are the ones that needs to be taken off the streets. I have never seen anything wrong with it. If you don't know, keep your mouth shut. My friend who died of cancer smoked pot for the chemo she took. I agree with the tea party. Let me know when it takes place and I will be there. You Go Willie!! I've been a fan of your for a very long time and I'm glad someone finally will stand up to this BS Law. Legalize Marijuana!!!!!

December 03 2010 at 2:01 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
duke756

As Connie said it's about time someone heads up a
teapot party. I'm a 54 year old man with MS, and I do take my Interferon injections every week, and they do sometimes make me very sick. But I will not take all the other crap for my symptoms. I smoke POT
for my ailments, and my neurologist is all for it. It needs to be legalized for all the reason in the article. not just for medical use. Our government need to wake the f--k up. Gary from Florida.

December 02 2010 at 2:05 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Connie

It's about time that we have someone with some clout who has enough balls to stand up without shame and bring the subject of legalization of marijuana to the forefront. What happened to the right to self-determination? Targeting people who are known to use marijuana is unethical and absurd - we are adults being treated like children. Just because parts of society have chosen to attach a stigma to people who utilize marijuana doesn't turn it into something it's not. Wasting time and money on something that is not even close to causing the tragedies that alcohol does needs to cease.

Like Willy, I, too, have given up alcohol due to it's detrimental effects on me. Marijuana does not cause me to be irresponsible, a loser, or a liar. I become indignant when I am asked to submit to drug testing for jobs and I have suspended usage for weeks just to appease the system. This is a futile effort on the part of the system (more $ and time wasted) since most of us 'users' will simply go right back to utilizing marijuana as soon as we pass the test. For being a 'stoner', I happen to be one of the more intelligent and reliable employees at my work place (if I do say so myself). I smoke before I get there and shortly after I get home. My use should be my business. I could go on, but I know that most of those reading this already concur.

We need a Teapot Party here in PA!

December 01 2010 at 1:05 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Bruce

Yee-haw! Willie for Pres-e-dent!

November 29 2010 at 11:41 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Nudiecowboys

Go Willie. We are behind you !
The Nudie Cowboys

November 29 2010 at 3:09 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply

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