Hillbillies do legislators job

Rex Petty says it’s a shame that "a bunch of old hillbillies" are having to do what he believes the state Legislature should be doing: working to legalize the use of marijuana for medical purposes.

So, for anyone who thought the effort died when supporters failed to get enough signatures on petitions to put the proposal on the Arkansas ballot in November, Petty says, "The situation ain’t going to go away."

Petty, a rock mason from Atkins, and other members of the Arkansas Marijuana Party are planning a rally on the banks of the Arkansas River at Old Post Road Park in Russellville to raise awareness of the issue. Petty said the party has about 100 members.

I'm going to try to attend.