Marijuana

Reader: Denver Government Doesn’t Want Pot Clubs, But the People Do

Our post about the announcement by Denver NORML to create  a marijuana social use initiative inspired some debate about the necessity of such a rule. But not much. The majority of those who weighed in believe such a measure is needed just as much as it was last year, when a...
By Michael RobertsJanuary 29, 2016
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Our post about the announcement by Denver NORML to create  a marijuana social use initiative inspired some debate about the necessity of such a rule.

But not much.

The majority of those who weighed in believe such a measure is needed just as much as it was last year, when a previous proposal was withdrawn in a deal that involved negotiations between various stakeholders that have not yet borne fruit.

This reader thinks the support for such a measure is strong.

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It will pass and the city knows it, which is why they talked it off the ballot. Last year, it could have been voted on and passed.

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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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