Reader: Legal marijuana isn’t enough to make this Kansan move to Colorado

Last week, we spoke with a Kansas-based attorney about alleged profiling of Colorado drivers there as a result of our marijuana laws. The topic continues to spur a lot of conversation locally, and a Kansas resident weighed in, too. Not that he's planning on moving here......
By Michael RobertsMarch 8, 2013
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Last week, we spoke with a Kansas-based attorney about alleged profiling of Colorado drivers there as a result of our marijuana laws.

The topic continues to spur a lot of conversation locally, and a Kansas resident weighed in, too. Not that he’s planning on moving here….

mosborne3 writes:

So be sure not to drive into KS with your Subie and Jam band bumper stickers. I am a Kansan and yes I love CO, but it is too damn crowded along the Front Range. Half the Left Coast decided to move in and develop endless subdivisions and create horrible traffic and air quality. Plus your mtns are turning brown with the pine beetle. Most of you Coloradans are transplants anyways.

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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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