This gives a new meaning to "grassroots" campaign.

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"Weed The Homeless" is a real thing out in California. According to WREX organizers claim that it's better than dangerous and deadly drugs out on the streets.

"If you look at places where they have legalized recreational cannabis, the levels of people overdosing from hard drugs and usage have gone down substantially," Cannabis activist Jackie Sponseller said.

So with the possibility of weed being legal in Illinois, what do you think about this? Could you imagine a day when "Pro-Pot" activists in Rockford are walking around handing out free marijuana to the homeless in Rockford? Me either.

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