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Reader: Why Don't Cops Investigate When Drunk Teens Do Something Stupid?

As we've reported, nineteen-year-old Austin Essig recently suffered serious injuries after jumping out a third-floor window.

Police believe he may have done so under the influence of marijuana edibles, and an investigation is currently underway, with a release about the situation prompted by inquiries from two Denver television stations.

Many of our readers reacted to the story with frustration, seeing a double-standard in the way marijuana-related incidents are covered, particularly in comparison with alcohol.

Here's an example that's simple and straight to the point.

Aaron Patterson writes:
Would this be a story if a drunk teen did a stupid thing and got hurt?
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Michael Roberts has written for Westword since October 1990, serving stints as music editor and media columnist. He currently covers everything from breaking news and politics to sports and stories that defy categorization.
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