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Reader: Cannabis Cups Bring in Lots of Money, But Lots of Scum, Too

With 4/20 less than a month away, it's no surprise people are still talking about the High Times Cannabis Cup's move to California. After all, the Cup has been a major event in Denver over the past several years. But not everyone loved the gathering — and not only because...
By Michael Roberts
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With 4/20 less than a month away, it’s no surprise people are still talking about the High Times Cannabis Cup’s move to California.

After all, the Cup has been a major event in Denver over the past several years.

But not everyone loved the gathering — and not only because of problems such as the huge post-Cup cleanup required in 2013.

Here’s one reader who isn’t exactly heartbroken over the prospect of a Cup-free 4/20 in Denver.

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Dee Rahquin writes:

I hate High Times.

The Cannabis Cup brings lots of money, but lots of scum, too.

High Times has destroyed and warped cannabis culture into a commercialized rag full of garbage and undercover police trying to entrap people.

Good riddance. 710 is better anyway.

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Michael Roberts began his career with Westword in 1990 as music editor. In 1999, he took on a new role, full-time media reporter, as author of a column called The Message. In 2008, he became the lead writer for Westword‘s news blog, The Latest Word, a position he held until January 2023. Michael continues to freelance for Westword, covering everything from business to sports and the media; he also contributes to Jazziz, a national music magazine. He holds a bachelor’s degree from what is now Colorado Mesa University and master’s degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles, and Northwestern University.

michaelrobertscolo@gmail.com
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