More coverage of “Light Up” event
November 18, 2003
Santa Cruzans light up for Arnie
By DONNA JONES
Sentinel staff writer
SANTA CRUZ — After the divisive recall, only one thing can heal the state’s political wounds — medical marijuana.
At least that was the idea behind Light Up with the Governor. Billed as an alternative inauguration party, Monday’s event on the Eastside featured costumed revelers, a grope booth and a screening of the 1977 classic bodybuilding film, “Pumping Iron.”
“This is the one issue that unifies people in Santa Cruz across the political spectrum,” said Arnie Schwartz, organizer of the event and a member of Lefties for Arnie. “(We) support the right of doctors to meet the needs of their patients.”
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