Reader: Here’s why kids sell marijuana at school and not alcohol

Our post about 60 Minutes' report on the Colorado medical marijuana scene inspired lots of conversation on a wide range of pot-related topics -- including the relative dangers of weed compared to alcohol. Here's one reader's take...
By Michael RobertsOctober 24, 2012
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Our post about 60 Minutes‘ report on the Colorado medical marijuana scene inspired lots of conversation on a wide range of pot-related topics — including the relative dangers of weed compared to alcohol.

Here’s one reader’s take.

Cannabis College writes:

All this because marijuana is illegal…you don’t see teenagers selling alcohol in school do you?? Oh wait, they don’t have sell it, they can just go the fridge and get it from there.

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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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