The Hartford Curaleaf Party

It was a historic day in Hartford, Connecticut! Curaleaf, a leading cannabis company, was throwing a party on March 4th to celebrate the launch of their recreational marijuana sales in the state. What could be more exciting than that? Oh wait, I know – throwing a party just two blocks away from a prison where people are serving time for pot offenses! How thoughtful of Curaleaf to remind those inmates of what they’re missing out on.

I mean, who wouldn’t want to celebrate the legalization of marijuana by throwing a party right next to a correctional facility? It’s like rubbing salt in a wound. “Hey guys, we’re having a blast here smoking weed legally while you rot away in jail for doing the same thing. Too bad you didn’t wait a few years, huh?” I can already hear the prisoners’ cries of joy and envy.

And what a party it is! Curaleaf has spared no expense to celebrate this momentous occasion. There were no balloons, or food, or giveaways. There’s a DJ playing music, actually no there wasn’t. There was probably a dumb photo booth inside where you can take selfies with a giant weed leaf. Who needs dignity when you have weed-themed props, right?

But let’s not forget the main attraction – the marijuana itself. Curaleaf has brought in some of the best strains from all around the state, all carefully curated to give you the highest high possible from CTs 4 producers. There’s Indicol 4293C, Trimpolex T32, Indigo T29, and the ever so popular 42. The rarest of the rare from Portland, Simsbury, Watertown and West Haven. You can buy it by the joint, the gram, or even by the 8th if you’re feeling particularly ambitious. Just make sure you have a designated pilot to take you home.

So what’s the harm in having a little fun, right? It’s not like anyone is getting hurt. Except, of course, for the people who are still locked up for pot offenses. And their families. And their communities. And the countless other people who have been victimized by the war on drugs. But hey, who cares about them? Let’s just focus on the party and forget about all the systemic injustices that led us here in the first place.

If you’re in Hartford and looking for a good time, head on down to Curaleaf! You’ll have a blast buying weed and pretending like there’s no such thing as social inequality or human empathy. And who knows, maybe you’ll even catch a glimpse of the prisoners looking out their windows and wishing they were there with you. Just make sure you don’t accidentally wander into the prison yard while you’re high – the guards might mistake you for an escapee or mental patient.

But seriously, let’s take a step back and look at the bigger picture here. While it’s great that Connecticut has legalized recreational marijuana, we can’t ignore the fact that there are still people in jail for non-violent drug offenses. This is a symptom of a larger problem: a criminal justice system that disproportionately targets and punishes poor people for drug crimes. It’s a problem that won’t be solved by simply legalizing marijuana – we need to overhaul the entire system.

So yes, let’s celebrate the legalization of marijuana – but let’s do so with the understanding that there is still a lot of work to be done to achieve true justice and equality. Let’s acknowledge the harm that has been done to communities by the war on drugs, and work to make things right. Some corporate backing would be very helpful and appreciated/appropriate. Wink-Wink-nudge-nudge.

In short, let’s party responsibly, with our eyes open and our hearts committed to creating a better world for all.