Life After 6 months, legal pot in Colorado a mix of highs, lows - Page 13

**Donger** · 06-27-2014, 07:49 AM

http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news...ing-up06262014

DENVER - Nearly six months after Colorado became the first in the world to sell legal recreational marijuana, industry advocates are playing up the high points -- specifically an economic boom and crime in Denver actually declining.

"I think a lot of people are looking at Colorado, and when you see crime going down, that’s a huge sign of success," said Michael Elliot, executive director of the Marijuana Industry Group. "I think so many things people were scared about have been shown to be nonsense."

The first four months of recreational pot sales has brought in nearly $11 million in tax revenue, demand for real estate has gone up, and the marijuana industry estimates there are currently 10,000 people working in the business.

On Thursday, the state announced that during 20 undercover operations to test if pot shops would sell to minors, not a single store sold to a child.

"The Division prides itself on ensuring public safety; we are pleased with the results and will continue to monitor the businesses to ensure that the compliance efforts are maintained," said Lewis Koski, Director of the Marijuana Enforcement Division.

But while the state hasn't gone up in smoke, not everyone agrees Colorado is better off and safer.

The state's largest provider of community detox centers, Arapahoe House, reported this week that DUI admissions involving marijuana have nearly doubled since legalization.

In 2013, 8 percent of admissions were accused of driving under the influence of marijuana, and now that's up to 15 percent.

"We're only seeing recreational legalization in it's infancy, but it's already having an impact on public safety," said Araphoe House spokeswoman Kate Edmundson.

7NEWS found small children continue to get their hands on marijuana, particularly edibles.

The Rocky Mountain Poison Control Center said, so far this year it's had 19 calls from people reporting pot ingestion by children younger than 5 years old.

Children's Hospital Colorado said it's treated 11 kids who've ingested edibles marijuana, six of whom have become critically ill.

Fish · 06-27-2014, 04:31 PM

OMG did you hear about Marcus you guys?

kcxiv · 06-27-2014, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by TribalElder

Seriously, pot should be legal who cares

The only reason it's a big deal is because closed minded opposers make it a big deal. That is what drives curiousity in the younger generation. You don't see German kids go binge drinking because underage drinking isn't a big deal in that culture. Time for people to grow the **** up and get out of the way. Opposers cause the problem and I could give a **** less about pot personally

it should be, but im not a fan of people smoking in public. You shouldnt force that stuff on anyone. I used to smoke pot, then that shit backfired on me and i got paranoid as ****. That shit isnt for me, i dont want to be around people who do it, but i dont care if people do it as long as my air is clean! well as clean as it can be. lol Same with cig smoking, that shit is nasty. If people want to smoke in a designated area, im ok with, and of course at home and on their property.

**hometeam** · 06-27-2014, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by teedubya

The pot edibles are so potent. I'm an experienced pot smoker, but one edible made me lay down and pray to 7.8 oz baby Jebus.

want

**hometeam** · 06-27-2014, 04:43 PM

If I didn't have a kid I would up and move to CO :/ no joke.

All that good stuff Donger likes PLUS pot. Cant beat it. And I can sell cars anywhere.

Mojo Rising · 06-27-2014, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by BiStateNo

So, if I am to understand the logic here.....Colorado legalizes pot (in direct violation of federal law) and makes an estimated 11 million in revenue, right? Good for them. Now, they only need to make up (roughly) 16 million more to counter the loss of MAGPUL leaving the state....

Serious question here, though. What happens if a conservative president is elected next cycle and he decides that Colorado and Washington WILL obey federal law? Might get a little touchy, no?

The conservative House just voted to defund the DEA for searches in states that medical marijuana was legal.

**penguinz** · 06-27-2014, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by hometeam

If I didn't have a kid I would up and move to CO :/ no joke.

All that good stuff Donger likes PLUS pot. Cant beat it. And I can sell cars anywhere.

You should get a giant pot leaf tattoo!

Katipan · 06-27-2014, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by hometeam

If I didn't have a kid I would up and move to CO :/ no joke.

All that good stuff Donger likes PLUS pot. Cant beat it. And I can sell cars anywhere.

I have three and it only delayed me

Pot wasn't the only factor. I love all the Donger things. I'm related to Otter, or at least he has to know my relations. Durango is small. I'm so much closer to my family and so much further from my ex pyschos family. No more pig shit smell.

But my $99 ounce is sure icing.

**hometeam** · 06-27-2014, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Katipan

I have three and it only delayed me

Pot wasn't the only factor. I love all the Donger things. I'm related to Otter, or at least he has to know my relations. Durango is small. I'm so much closer to my family and so much further from my ex pyschos family. No more pig shit smell.

But my $99 ounce is sure icing.

Sounds great. Im tied down at the moment

Katipan · 06-27-2014, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by hometeam

Sounds great. Im tied down at the moment

Aww well things change. You're still young enough to end up here eventually.

Coochie liquor · 06-27-2014, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Halfcan

Snub you nose at other states much? Colorado is beautiful when it is not in blizzard conditions or freezing cold. It is very expensive plus you have a ghey football team- so there is that. Go smoke a "legal" joint and quit being so high and mighty. Missouri has a lot of beautiful Federal and State parks, nature preserves, river trails and scenic towns. Maybe you should visit sometime.

Yeah beautiful weather in Colorado?? Florida is laughing!!

htismaqe · 06-27-2014, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Katipan

No more pig shit smell.

Completely unnecessary!

Katipan · 06-27-2014, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Coochie liquor

Yeah beautiful weather in Colorado?? Florida is laughing!!

That's because she's a drunk slut.

**Perineum Ripper** · 06-27-2014, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Katipan

That's because she's a drunk slut.

Some would argue drunk sluts are the best

Katipan · 06-27-2014, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by mac459

Some would argue drunk sluts are the best

For sure. But eventually you want her to go home.

aturnis · 06-27-2014, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Fruit Ninja

it should be, but im not a fan of people smoking in public. You shouldnt force that stuff on anyone. I used to smoke pot, then that shit backfired on me and i got paranoid as ****. That shit isnt for me, i dont want to be around people who do it, but i dont care if people do it as long as my air is clean! well as clean as it can be. lol Same with cig smoking, that shit is nasty. If people want to smoke in a designated area, im ok with, and of course at home and on their property.

Other than a contact high, what is your concern about second hand marijuana smoke?

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