Reader: If the Children Are Our Future, It’s Their Choice If They Want to Be Stoned

In a recent Comment of the Day, a reader argued that Colorado's legalization of marijuana was a huge mistake. Unsurprisingly, this position received plenty of push-back. Here's one memorable example. See also: Reader: Recreational Marijuana Legalization Was a Huge Mistake...
By Michael Roberts
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In a recent Comment of the Day, a reader argued that Colorado’s legalization of marijuana was a huge mistake. Unsurprisingly, this position received plenty of push-back. Here’s one memorable example.

See also: Reader: Recreational Marijuana Legalization Was a Huge Mistake

Salvator Buttita writes:

Well, if the children are the future, it’s their choice whether they want to be stoned or not. With the amount of debt we’re leaving on their shoulders, they might need to be high to keep from killing themselves. These old farts need to realize they crapped the bed and should stop giving advice.

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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.

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