Reader: Pot Edibles Are Too Expensive to Give Away to Trick-or-Treaters

As we recently noted, the number of cases in which Denver trick-or-treaters received marijuana edibles this year was zero. That was the same total as last year, despite hype about possible disaster from the Denver Police Department and advocacy groups such as Smart Colorado. Why haven't pranksters dispensed any of...
By Michael Roberts
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As we recently noted, the number of cases in which Denver trick-or-treaters received marijuana edibles this year was zero.

That was the same total as last year, despite hype about possible disaster from the Denver Police Department and advocacy groups such as Smart Colorado.

Why haven’t pranksters dispensed any of the enfused goodies?

This reader has a very simple explanation.

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Fernando David Soltero writes:

Some people are so STUPID! Edibles are not FREE. Why would someone give it away when they cost more than weed? Just some idiots trying to scare the public. Just treat ALL Cannabis as you would all your medications and life will be good!

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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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