marijuana can be seen in every corner of our society, and status quo isn't working anymore and states aren't turning back. and nbc's stephanie gosk is live from outside of one of the first pot stores in northampton, massachusetts. you know, i would ask you what the response is, but based on the line behind you, it would seem as if the folks there in northampton are pretty excited about the weed. >> yes, it is fair to say they are embracing this day, craig. this line is long and it is cold, and sleeting here. this is one of only two shops opening up in massachusetts today to sell legalized marijuana for the recreational use. all you need is a driver's license valid in any state showing that you are over 21 and you can buy it a just as easily as buying a six-pack of beer. >> reporter: overnight, they lined up. >> i have been waiting a long time for this. >> reporter: the first legal recreational pot for sale east of the mississippi. >> i got here at 12:30 in the morning right after i got out of