Reader: Butane hash is perfectly safe, and there’s no evidence it’s hurt anyone

Simply Pure's Wanda James knew she was stirring a hornet's nest when she launched a campaign against butane hash, which she argues is potentially dangerous for people with compromised immune systems, among others. Our item attracted plenty of ire from butane defenders, as exemplified by the following post...
By Michael RobertsFebruary 28, 2011
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Simply Pure’s Wanda James knew she was stirring a hornet’s nest when she launched a campaign against butane hash, which she argues is potentially dangerous for people with compromised immune systems, among others. Our item attracted plenty of ire from butane defenders, as exemplified by the following post.

Anonymous writes:

I’m amazed you even got through 6 paragraphs before your money shot:

“I just hope no one is hurt before legislation preventing this practice is passed.”

Show me the bodies that should be piling up due to butane extraction.

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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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