I'll avoid the rant, but we are considering NOT going to AE&B because of this, mostly to send a message that potential constitutional topics like this need to be addressed in the courts and not on a city's legal tab. As I understand, the city council folded because they didn't want to jeopardize the entire event being called off due to a legal threat.

The hubbub reminds me of the recent "pot warehouse" unanimous decision, made no doubt to "protect" the neighborhoods and children from the evils of Mary Jane". I'll tell you what, there is more pot in and around Royal Oak than there probably has ever been, and it's all unregulated, untaxed trade, easily accessible to people of any age. Thank God that the evil weed isn't available to those who medically require it via a complex and regulated professional supply system.