Pubdate: Thu, 14 Nov 2013
Source: Vail Daily (CO)
Copyright: 2013 Vail Daily
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Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/3233
Author: Kevin Cross

NO NEED TO FEAR

As a local resident of Vail, I have been bombarded with comments and
concerns about the recreational use of cannabis. I am a frequent
medicinal user and am in favor of Amendment 64. I understand your fear
that if cannabis is legalized that your community will be brought down
with the rest of the system. I want to voice for my generation (Gen Y)
that we do not intend any ill harm by our habits. I will strive
continuously to enhance the lives and environment of the valley (using
cannabis or any other vice wouldn't change that). Things may get a
little strange at first as we work together to get everything ready
for a new vacation guest, but we have hopes that tax profits and
exclusivity will help the valley grow. As a front desk agent, I would
like to see more guests using cannabis than the guest drinking alcohol
and causing problems. If you work after 11 p.m., you know exactly what
I'm talking about.

There is no need to fear about the upcoming year. I know that locals
(and medicinal users) working with guests will be able to create a
safe but "free" space so that everyone has a great time in Colorado. I
believe that most of your fears will be put to ease once you see how
willing users are to keep Colorado beautiful and serene. I agree the
smell may be obnoxious, but so is cleaning up barf from an
overly-drunk guest. See my point?

Kevin Cross

Vail
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