Boston to become the new Amsterdam?

This article in the Boston Globe talks about one of the first fines issued under the state's new Marijuana decriminalization law, which took effect on January 2nd.

The article is interesting, because, according to some "Many police departments across the state told the Globe Friday that that they would ignore the law, not even bothering to ticket people who were smoking marijuana. One chief said the law is so poorly written it cannot be enforced."

Hmmm, if that is the case, I can envision "coffee shops" popping up around the state. Hey, it won't be bad for the local economy. Gays can get married in the state and celebrate with a big joint. It's not so bad, right? Amsterdam has seemed to balance being able to smoke pot with their rich culture and broad nightlife. Maybe this will happen in Massachusetts, too.